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MM and all, nice coins and neat history on Valentinianus.

Doug H.

 

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Thanks Bing!
Here is a picture of the Colossus of Barletta, historians think it probably is either Valentinian I or a few other Emperors.
I like to think it is Valentinian I due to the stern facial features; Valentinian was described by contemporaries as a bit of a boor.



For more info on it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_of_Barletta

 

I love those little AE-3's , DH!

 

Love the write-up M.M. AND the coins not too shabby, either.
As you know I don't have any Siliquae - I live vicariously through yours. (Ha.Ha.)
I had a quick look and I did find this one. About as worn as I am - (On a good Day).

 

This is crispest Valentinian I I have, unfortunately I can't look at it for too long, it makes me feel woozy.


Valentinian I
Coin: Bronze AE3
D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG - Diademed draped & cuirassed bust right
SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE - Victory advancing left, holding wreath & palm, no fieldmarks.
Exergue:


Mint: Siscia (AD 364-367)
Wt./Size/Axis: 2.35g / 18mm / -
References:

• RIC 7a, ii(a),
• Cohen 37

Acquisition/Sale: $0.00
Notes: Jun 6, 15 - Double struck.

 

Very nice coins, TC and Pish.
@Pishpash This takes the name calling "four eyes" to a whole new level.

 

Here is my only AE of Valentinian I

 

Those who say bigger is better will want Valentinian as AE1. He was the last to use the large bronze denomination (tied with Valens).

 

Yep - I want one - I do like the big coins.

 

The main catalog of all the coins of Valentinianus I was made by Elag/Darda (Nummus-bible's forum). Dardanus (Guillaume) has a huge collection of coins of this emperor
This catalog is free.
https://www.academia.edu/5320963/Catalogue_des_monnaies_de_Valentinien_I

 

This is a welcome addition to my library. Thank you very much!

MM - great historical synopsis, thank you for taking the time to write it.

 

I recently organized and cataloged my coins of the Valentinian Dynasty - no siliquae yet, but you guys are pushing me over the edge.



1. Valentinian I, AD 364-375
AE3: 18mm, 2.8g, 12h; Siscia mint: 364-367.
Obv.: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing right // dot ΔSISC
Reference: RIC IX Siscia 7a (p. 146). mint mark ii (p. 140).
Notes: Siscia issues are the most common for this type.

2. Valentinian I, AD 354-375
AE3 18mm, 2.2g, 12h; Constantinople mint: 364-7
Obv.: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing right // CONSPA
Reference: RIC IX Constantinople 21(a) (p. 215), mint mark 1, scarce.
Notes: Issues of Constantinople are scarce to rare for this type.

3. Valentinian I, AD 354-375
AE3: 19mm, 3g, 12h; Sirmium mint: AD 364.
Obv.: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: VOT/V/MVLT/X in wreath // BSIRM
Reference: RIC IX Sirmium 8, mint mark 2 (p. 159).
Notes: A scarce, Sirmium-only issue, struck for several months before the mint was closed. See RIC IX p. xv for analysis.

4. Valentinian I, AD 354-375
AE3: 18mm, 2g, 6h; Siscia mint: AD 367-375.
Obv.: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: GLORIA RO-MANORVM; Emperor advancing right, with right hand dragging captive and holding labarum in left; F-R/ R with hook // BSISC angular S dot
Reference: RIC IX Siscia 14(a) (p. 147), mint mark xxxv (p. 143).

5. Valens, AD 364-378
AE3: 19mm, 2.8g, 12h; Thessalonica mint: AD 364-367.
Obv.: DN VALEN-S PF AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: GLORIA RO-MANORVM; Emperor advancing right, with right hand dragging captive and holding labarum in left // TESB
Reference: RIC IX Thessalonica 16(b) (p. 176), mint mark i (p. 168).
Notes: Collected for engraving detail in captive.

6. Gratian, AD 375-383
AE3, 17mm, 2.2g, 1h; Siscia mint, AD 367-375
Obv.: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG; Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: GLORIA RO-MANORVM; Emperor advancing right, with right hand dragging captive and holding labarum in left. In left field Q, in right field star, K // ΔSISCR
Reference: RIC IX Siscia 14c (p. 147) mint mark xxvii (p. 142).
Notes: ex-JA

7. Gratian, AD 375-383
AE4, 14mm, 0.91g, 12h; Heraclea mint, AD 378-383.
Obv.: DN GRATIA-NVS PF AVG; diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX in wreath // SMHB.
Reference.: RIC IX Heraclea 20a (p. 196), Scarce.

8. Valentinian II, AD 375-392
AE3: 18mm, 2g, 12h; Siscia mint:
Obv.: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG; diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev.: CONCORDIA AVGGG; Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and reversed spear, her left leg bare.
Reference: RIC IX Siscia 27(b), mint mark 2 (p. 151).

 

Very helpful link, thanks!

 

At one point I wanted to really get into siliquae but they really would have put a strain on my wallet, plus I had (and still have) other coin interests going on. Right now I only have 2 1/2 siliquae.

 

Siliquae, thanks for the link to the article about coins of Valentinian. Maybe it goes without saying I am interested!