Valentinian II; AE2 Treveri; emperor raising female
Description:
Valentinian II (375 - 392 AD). AE2, Treveri (Trier) mint. DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG; pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / REPARATIO REIPVB; Valentinian standing front, head left, raising kneeling female on left, and holding Victory on globe, SMTRP in ex.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
3,4 g
Grade:
aVF/gF
Attribution:
RIC IX Trier 65b
Commentary:
rare mint for the type; brown patina with lighter highlights
History:
Under the influence of his mother Justina, the young Valentinian supported Arianism what brought him in conflict with Theodosius and Magnus Maximus.
Article Number:
012-01-05-41652