Valentinian II; AE3 Thessalonica; emperor with captive
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Description
Valentinian II (375 – 392 AD). AE3, Thessalonica mint. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVGGG; emperor standing left, head right, on ship, holding Phoenix on globe and standard, his right foot on captive, Victory on helm, A in left field, TES in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,04 |
| Grade: | F/gF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX Thessalonica 61a |
| Commentary: | bronze patina, two edge nicks |
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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