Valentinian III; AE4 Rome; Victory
Description:
Valentinian III (425 - 455 AD). AE4, Rome mint 425-430 AD. D N PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICE; Victory advancing left, wreath upward in right, palm frond over shoulder in left.
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
1,1 g
Grade:
aVF/F
Attribution:
RIC X 2108
Commentary:
rare; green patina, good portrait
History:
Valentinian III was murdered during his archery practice on the Campus Martius by two of the barbarian followers of Aetius, whom he killed some months earlier.
Article Number:
049-01-01-41652