Valentinian III; AE4 Rome; votive in wreath
Description:
Valentinian III (425 - 455 AD). AE4, Rome mint ca 425 - 435 AD. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG; pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / VOT XX within wreath.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1,26 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RIC X 2130
Commentary:
rare; green patina with some deposits
History:
In 445 AD Valentinian III influenced by the Pope Leo III issued an edict declaring the supremacy of the Pope over the Western Church and resistance to this authority an offence against the Roman state.
Article Number:
057-01-02-42384