Can anyone give me any info on this coin?

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  1. Matt316

    Matt316 New Member

    Hi everyone, can anyone shed any light on this coin that my son has. I’ve tried to do some research but can’t seem to find anything. Thanks in advance, Matt
     

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  3. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    I can't read the obverse. From the portraiture and the reverse type I'd guess it's a Valentinian I or Valens, probably the former.
     
    ancient coin hunter, Mar 23, 2020
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  4. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    I was thinking Valentinian as well.
     
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  5. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Hmmm. Looks like an unbroken obverse inscription, which means it's probably Valentinian II, not I. Constantinople mint?. The reverse looks like RIC (Cons) 53: GLORIA RO-MANORVM - Emperor standing facing right, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield, but RIC lists this type only for Arcadius with a different obverse. I think you might have a mule: 52(obv)/53(rev).

    Can you make out the exergue?
     
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