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