Valentinian; AE1 Constantinople; emperor standing
Description:
Valentinian (364 - 375 AD). AE1, Double Maiorina, Constantinople mint 364-367 AD. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE; Valentinian standing facing, head right, holding labarum in right hand, Victory on a globe in left, CONSPA in ex.
Diameter:
AE28 mm
Weight:
8,46 g
Grade:
VF/gF
Attribution:
RIC IX 15.1
Commentary:
rare; dark olive patina, well centered
History:
Valentinian died in the course of an audience for Sarmatian envoys after suffering a stroke during his attack of rage.
Article Number:
018-05-02-41652