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LOT 3874
Valentinian II AE Centenionalis. AD 378-383. Constantinople mint. 4th officina.
D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust to right, holding spear pointed forwards and shield / GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor standing to left on galley with Victory at helm; wreath to left, CONΔ in exergue. RIC 52b.2; LRBC 2151. Good Very Fine. Nice green patina.(4.49gr, 21mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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