Description: Valentinian II (375 - 392 AD). AE4 Lugdunum mint 388-392 AD. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG; Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm branch; LVGP in ex.

Diameter: AE12 mm

Weight: 1,18 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: RIC IX Lyons 44a; Sear 20453

Commentary: rare; olive-grey patina off-center

History: In 387 AD following the invasion of rebelious Magnus Maximus Justina, the mother of then 16 years old Valentinian, fled with her children from Italy to the Balkans.

Article Number: 043-10-07-41652