Roman Gold Solidus of Emperor Valentinian minted in Antioch
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This is an ancient Roman gold Solidus of emperor Valentinian I, dating to 364 - 375 AD
Obverse: DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG,"Our Lord Valentinian Pious Fortunate August" rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: RESITITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, "Restorer of the Republic" Emperor standing facing, head right, holding Victory on globe and labarum (standard with chi-rho on banner)
This coin was struck at the Antioch mint, between 364 - 375 AD mint mark ANTH dot. [H (eta) 8th] for the 8th Officina at Antioch]
A superb example in VF condition
DENOMINATION: Solidus
MATERIAL: Gold
DATE: 364 - 375 AD
MINTMARK: ANT H dot (Antioch, Turkey)
SIZE: 21mm dia
WEIGHT: 4.44 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Antioch RIC IX 2b, xxix var RIC IX 2(b), type xxix var (officina); Cohen 28 var; Sear (1988) 4088 var (mintmark)
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Norway.
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Avon, United Kingdom
