Bruun Rasmussen
Auction 868 8 November 2016
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Coins - Ancient coins - Roman Empire
Valens, 364 – 378 AD, Solidus, Treveri (Trier), 373 - 375 AD, RIC 17e, C 38, Depeyrot 43/2, 5.08 g, in a Germanic 5th century mount. The particular design of the suspension loop and especially the triangular mounting plate resembling a bunch of grapes is typical of the Nordic A-type braceates in imitation of the Roman emperor medallions, and it would be fair to assume that the present coin has had a similar function as an amulet.
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Valens, 364 – 378 AD, Solidus, Treveri (Trier), 373 - 375 AD, RIC 17e, C 38, Depeyrot 43/2, 5.08 g, in a Germanic 5th century mount. The particular design of the suspension loop and especially the triangular mounting plate resembling a bunch of grapes is typical of the Nordic A-type braceates in imitation of the Roman emperor medallions, and it would be fair to assume that the present coin has had a similar function as an amulet.
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