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Miliarense with bust of Valentinian II

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 388–392
Mint: Lugdunum

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Diameter: 23.5 mm. Weight: 3.86 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1971.636
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Bust of Valentinian II, draped, cuirassed, right, with pearl diadem.
DNVALENTINI ANVSPFAVG
Reverse: Emperor standing facing, head left, left hand on shield, right holding standard.
GLORIA ROMANORVM in exergue: LVGPS

ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Münzen und Medaillen A.G., Malzgasse 25, Basel, Switzerland; December 8, 1971: purchased by MFA from Münzen und Medaillen, A.G.