Description: Valentinian II (375 - 392 AD). AE2, Cyzicus mint 378-383 AD. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust right holding spear and shield / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor standing facing, head right, in galley, raising right hand, Victory at helm, wreath left, SMKΔ in ex.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 5,32 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC IX 14b

Commentary: rare; dark patina with yellowish sand deposits, good details

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: 054-04-01-41652