Valentinian II; AE4, Antioch; Victory with captive
40,00 €
Description
Valentinian II (375 – 392 AD). AE4, Antioch mint, 383-392 AD. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Victory advancing left holding trophy over shoulder in right and dragging captive with left, Staurogram (Tau-Rho) left, ANTA in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE11 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,08 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX 67a |
| Commentary: | scarce; attractive green patina, minor break on obverse, well centered with sharp legends |
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.






