Kenchreai Archaeological Archive: KC097 (Late Roman bronze coin of Valentinian II from Cyzicus)

: KC097 (Late Roman bronze coin of Valentinian II from Cyzicus) [permalink]
Type: Inventoried Object
Is Part Of: Coin Finds
Is Part Of: RIC IX Cyzicus 26a
Is Part Of: RIC IX Cyzicus 26a
Not after (date): 392
Not before (date): 388
Logical part of: Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila Inventoried Objects
Comparanda: RIC IX Cyzicus 26a, p. 246
Conservation: 2009 (July): Cleaned mechanically (P. Graham).
Preservation description: Wear EF. Very slight pitting and nicking around edge but generally surfaces are in excellent condition.
Published as: Weir2022, pp. 1133-1134, no. 824, fig. 23.10
Axis (1-12): 12
Has denomination: AE3
Numismatic Authority: Valentinian II (375-392)
Numismatic Diameter (mm): 15.0
Numismatic Mint: Cyzicus
Numismatic Weight (g): 1.26
Obverse Description: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of emperor to right; within wreath
Obverse Inscription: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
Reverse Description: Victoria dragging captive to left and carrying trophy over right shoulder; to left, staurogram; within wreath
Reverse Inscription: SALVṢ ṚẸI | PVBLICẠẸ; Constantinian monogram in left field; in exergue, SMKA
Belongs to Historical Period: Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material: Bronze (Material)
Has visual motif (depicts): Nike/Victoria (Visual Motif)
Obverse Photograph
Reverse Photograph