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Valentinian II; AE2 Cyzicus; emperor in galley
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,32 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX 14b |
| Commentary: | rare; dark patina with yellowish sand deposits, good details |
Historical Context
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.
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