Valentinian II; AE3 Aquileia; emperor dragging captive
Description:
Valentinian II. A.D. 375-392. AE centenionalis (17.6 mm, 2.29 g, 1 h). Aquileia mint, Struck A.D. 375-378. D N VALENTINIANVS IVN P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor striding to right, head left, dragging captive and carrying labarum with Chi-Rho, pellet in left field, star in right; SMAQP in ex.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
2,46 g
Grade:
gVF/VF
Attribution:
RIC IX Aquileia 17d, type xix (a); Sear 20311
Commentary:
sharp details, brown patina, rough edges
History:
One theory suggests that the mother of Valentinian, Justina, was actually a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Crispus.
Article Number:
041-06-06-44710