Valentinian II, 375 – 392.
Light miliarense, Lugdunum 388-392, AR 23 mm, 4.13 g. D N VALENTINI – ANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VIRTVS – EXERCITVS Emperor standing l., holding labarum with Christogram and resting l. hand on shield; in exergue, LVG••. C 58. RIC 41 var. (LVG•).
Very rare. Light tone, an insignificant area of weakness on reverse and a small
scratch on the cheek, otherwise about extremely fine
From the Thruxton hoard, Hampshire, UK. Late Roman Hoard of AR Miliarenses and AR Siliquae. Discovered in a small area of ploughed land over several days in August 2014 (BM ref: 2014 T599 and PAS ref.: GLO-9D7F36), with further finds being made in the same area between September and November 2016 (BM ref: 2016 T568 and PAS ref.: GLO-794BD4)
Price realized | 900 CHF 4 bids |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |