Valentinian I; AE3 Constantinople; emperor with captive
Description:
Valentinian I (364 - 375 AD). AE3, Constantinople mint 364-367 AD. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor advancing right, holding labarum and grasping captive, cross in left and right field, CONSΓ in ex.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
2,46 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RIC IX Constantinople 16a5 (no crosses); Sear 19461 (no crosses)
Commentary:
unique for Valentinian with two crosses; brown-grey patina with bronze highlights
History:
Valentinian I ruled with his brother Valens two parts of Roman Empire - a constellation that occured again three decades later with Honorius and Arcadius.
Article Number:
057-10-04-42384