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Coin of Valentinian I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 364–367
Mint: Macedonia, Thessalonica
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 17.5 mm. Weight: 1.54 gm. Die axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.807
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust of Valentinian I to right.
DNVALENTINI ANVSPFAVG
Reverse: Emperor moving to right, head turned back, holding standard in left hand and dragging captive with right.
GLORIARO MANORVM
DNVALENTINI ANVSPFAVG
Reverse: Emperor moving to right, head turned back, holding standard in left hand and dragging captive with right.
GLORIARO MANORVM
ProvenanceAcquired in the division of coins following the excavations at Assos. Some coins in the group were said to have been "purchased from natives of the surrounding district." No specific findspot is known for this coin. 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts