Valentinian II. AD 375-392. Æ (20.5mm, 4.31 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating an official issue of the Antioch mint, circa AD 378-383. Near VF.

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Lot: 517. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Bronze

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Valentinian II. AD 375-392. Æ (20.5mm, 4.31 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation. Imitating an official issue of the Antioch mint, circa AD 378-383. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield / Valentinian standing facing on galley left, head right, raising hand; to lower right, Victory seated facing, head turned upwards to left, holding oar; (wreath)|–//ANTЄ. Cf. RIC IX 40b (for similar official issue); cf. LRBC 2713 (same). Brown patina, porosity. Near VF. An unusual imitation with complete legends and additional letters at the end of the obverse legend not found on the official issue.


Closing Date and Time: 26 April 2023 at 12:52:00 ET.

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