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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of Valentinian
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Valentinian

Place FoundEl Jem, Tunisia, Africa
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Valentinian
Date364-375 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. John H. Ridley
Dimensions9/16 in., 0.046 oz (1.5 cm, 1.3 g)
Object number1991.007.011
Label TextObverse: [DN VAL]ENTI[NIANVS PF AVG], with laureate bust of Valentinian to right

Reverse: [SECV]RIT[AS REIPVBLICAE], with figure of Victory advancing left, carrying wreath
ProvenanceEx coll. John H. Ridley, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased El Jem, Tunisia, 1972.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 6