Diameter 21.8 mm
Grade VF+
Metal Bronze
Mint Thessalonique
Type Maiorina reduced (MB, ae3)
Weight 6.7 g
Year of issue 383
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Valentinian II, 375-92 AD
AE Maiorina, Thessalonica, 383-86 AD
Obverse: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, helmeted, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, spear and shield in front
Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor standing facing, head right on ship, raising right hand; Victory at helm; wreath in left field, TESA in exergue.
Reference: RIC 44a2. Sear RCV 20257
Size: 21,8 mm. Weight: 6.7 g,
Flavius Valentinianus was the son of Valentinian I and Justina, born in 371. His brother Gratian made him emperor at the age of four, in 375; after Magnus Maximus’ revolt and Gratian’s death, he was left only with possession of Italy.
When Magnus Maximus invaded Italy in 387, Valentinian II fled to Theodosius in the east. The two legitimate emperors marched against Magnus Maximus the next year, and defeated him. In 392 Valentinian II was strangled by his army commander Arbogast.
Reference : RCV 20257
Collection : VIII The Late Roman Empire