Co 2017 (Late Roman bronze coin of Valentinian II from Aquileia) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Coin
Not after (date)
388
Not before (date)
383
Logical part of
Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Typological identification
Coin
Comparanda
RIC IX Aquileia 50/51a, p. 104
Description
Both faces struck partly off slan to left. Two oval protuberances in linear arrangement on each face near edge of struck surface: vestige of striking process?
Preservation comment
Wear: G. Nicked edge; extensive, minute pitting and scratching.
Axis (1-12)
4
Axis (1-12)
6
Has denomination
AE4
Numismatic Authority
Valentinian II (375-392)
Numismatic Diameter (mm)
11.0
Numismatic Mint
Aquileia
Numismatic Weight (g)
0.39
Obverse Description
Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of emperor to right
Obverse Inscription
[D N VALENTINI]-ANVS P F [AVG]
Reverse Description
Inscription in four lines within thick wreath adorned with jewel above and tied flat below [with spreading ribbons]
Reverse Inscription
VOT | X | MV[L]T | XV or XX; mintmark off flan
Belongs to Historical Period
Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material
Bronze (Material)
Obverse Photograph
Reverse Photograph
Suggested citation
“Co 2017 (Late Roman bronze coin of Valentinian II from Aquileia).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2024. <http://kenchreai.org/ke/co2017>