Valentinian II; AE4 Siscia; Victory
Description:
Valentinian II (375 - 392 AD). AE4, Siscia mint. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG; Victory walking left, wreath in right, palm frond in left, BSIS in ex.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
1,26 g
Grade:
gVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC IX 39(a)
Commentary:
dark green patina, splendid minature portrait, perfectly centered
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:
033-03-04-41652