Valentinian II; AE4, Antioch; Victory with captive
Description:
Valentinian II (375 - 392 AD). AE4, Antioch mint, 383-392 AD. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Victory advancing left holding trophy over shoulder in right and dragging captive with left, Staurogram (Tau-Rho) left, ANTA in ex.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1,08 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC IX 67a
Commentary:
scarce; attractive green patina, minor break on obverse, well centered with sharp legends
History:
In the last period of his reign, Valentinian II was completely under control of Theodosius through magister militum Arbogastes; this led to the death of the young emperor, probably by suicide.
Article Number:
039-08-05-41652