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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1955.107
People
Valentinian I, Roman (r. 364-375 CE)
Title
Solidus of Valentinian I, Antioch
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
364-367
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Antioch (Syria)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/182315

Physical Descriptions

Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
4.07 g
Die Axis
4
Denomination
solidus
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC IX, 2b(xxxviii), p. 272

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund
Accession Year
1955
Object Number
1955.107
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of Valentinian r., draped and cuirassed, rosette-diademed.
Reverse: Emperor standing facing, head r., holding standard with cross and Victory on globe. Cross in left field. *ANTS* in exergue.

Verification Level

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