The Roman Empire
Valentinian I, 364 – 375. Solidus, Treveri 370, AV 4.42 g. D N VALENTIN – IANVS P F AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield on which is represented a horseman charging over an enemy. Rev. VICTORE – S – AVGVSTI Valentinian and Gratianus seated facing, holding together a globe; between them, Victory flying l. to crown them. In exergue, TROB. C 39. RIC 16b var. (VALENTINI – ANVS). Depeyrot 36/1.
Very rare. A very interesting and unusual bust, two insignificant
marks on cheek, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Leu sale 25, 1980, 449.