Valentinian II; AE2 Antioch; emperor with kneeling female
Description:
Valentinian II (375 - 392 AD). AE2 Antioch mint 378-383 AD. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / REPARATIO REI PVB; emperor holding Victory standing on globe, standing left, raising kneeling female wearing mural crown; ANTB in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
5,68 g
Grade:
VF/gF
Attribution:
RIC IX 42c; LRBC 2681
Commentary:
grey patina, some malachite deposits on obverse, sharp reverse
History:
Justina, mother of Valentinian II, was a former wife of the rebel Magnentius and was probably related to Constantinian family.
Article Number:
005-01-04-44953