Valentinian II; AE2 Treveri; emperor raising female
55,00 €
Description
Valentinian II (375 – 392 AD). AE2, Treveri (Trier) mint. DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG; pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / REPARATIO REIPVB; Valentinian standing front, head left, raising kneeling female on left, and holding Victory on globe, SMTRP in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,40 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX Trier 65b |
| Commentary: | rare mint for the type; brown patina with lighter highlights |
Historical Context
Under the influence of his mother Justina, the young Valentinian supported Arianism what brought him in conflict with Theodosius and Magnus Maximus.
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