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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Valentinian I

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe

Place CreatedIstanbul, Turkey, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Valentinian I

Date364-367 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton

Dimensions3/4 in., 1/16 oz. (1.9 cm, 2.5 g)

Object number1994.017.086

Label TextObverse: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, with pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I to right

Reverse: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, with figure of Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm

Mint Mark: CONSP_ (officina mark unclear; Constantinople)

ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.

Status

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