Valentinian III; AE4 Rome; camp gate
Description:
Valentinian III (425 - 455 AD). AE4, Rome mint. D N VALENTINIANVS P F A; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VOT PVB; camp-gate with no doors and two turrets, T above, RM in ex.
Diameter:
AE12 mm
Weight:
1,56 g
Grade:
F/F
Attribution:
RIC X 2124 var.
Commentary:
rare; dark grey patina, legible legends
History:
Valentinian III was murdered during his archery practice on the Campus Martius by two of the barbarian followers of Aetius, whom he killed some months earlier.
Article Number:
049-01-05-41652