Valentinian II; AE3 Aquileia; emperor dragging captive
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Description
Valentinian II. A.D. 375-392. AE centenionalis (17.6 mm, 2.29 g, 1 h). Aquileia mint, Struck A.D. 375-378. D N VALENTINIANVS IVN P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor striding to right, head left, dragging captive and carrying labarum with Chi-Rho, pellet in left field, star in right; SMAQP in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE19 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,46 |
| Grade: | gVF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX Aquileia 17d, type xix (a); Sear 20311 |
| Commentary: | sharp details, brown patina, rough edges |
Historical Context
One theory suggests that the mother of Valentinian, Justina, was actually a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Crispus.
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