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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2002.60.45.173
People
Valentinian I, Roman (r. 364-375 CE)
Title
Coin of Valentinian I, Siscia
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
367-375
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Siscia (Illyria)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/141811

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.02 g
Die Axis
12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC IX, 14a(x), p. 147, 141

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of W.C. Burriss Young
Accession Year
2002
Object Number
2002.60.45.173
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of Valentinian r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem.
Reverse: Emperor advancing r., with right hand dragging captive and left hand holding labarum. R in field to r.; .BSISC below.

Verification Level

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