Description: Valentinian I (364 - 367 AD). AE3, Thessalonica mint 367-375 AD. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm, staurogram in left field, B in right field, TES in ex.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 1,8 g

Grade: VF/gF

Attribution: RIC IX 27(a)

Commentary: light green patina, rough edges

History: Palm branch and wreath as a common attributes of Victory survived into the Christian times, changing their meaning to peace and honor/moral virtue.

Article Number: 026-05-03-41652