★ A beautiful maiorina of Valentinian II ★

Valentinian II, 375-392. Maiorina (Bronze, 24 mm, 4.78 g, 6 h), Antiochia, 378-383. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian II to right, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left. Rev. GLORIA ROMANORVM / (wreath) / ANTE Valentinian II standing front on galley sailing left, head to right, raising his right hand in salute; behind, Victory seated left, steering galley. RIC 40b. Well struck and with a particularly attractive rendering of the galley. Extremely fine.

From the Agricola Collection, privately acquired from Dr. Michael Brandt (with original dealer's ticket).