Valentinian I; AE3, Thessalonica; Victory
60,00 €
Description
Valentinian I (364 – 367 AD). AE3, Thessalonica mint 367-375 AD. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm, staurogram in left field, B in right field, TES in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,80 |
| Grade: | VF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX 27(a) |
| Commentary: | scrace with staurogram; light green patina, rough edges |
Historical Context
Palm branch and wreath as a common attributes of Victory survived into the Christian times, changing their meaning to peace and honor/moral virtue.
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