Jumping Back In - Valentinian II?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by frankjg, Jul 16, 2018.

  1. frankjg

    frankjg Well-Known Member

    Hi all, I finally have some time to get back into collecting in a meaningful way. I always start out with my US collection but quickly slide (gravitate?) back to ancients.

    My wife and I were up in Plattsburgh, NY this weekend for my sons college orientation and we always poke around antique stores to see if there is anything cool to pick up for our house. lo and behold, there were two inexpensive roman bronzes in a dealers case, unattributed, so I picked them up to hone my skills.

    One is a FEL TEMP REPARATIO that I'll post later. I attributed that one pretty quickly as the legends were in great shape.

    This one appears to be poorly struck and also not in the greatest condition.

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    I believe it to be

    Valentinian II
    Constantinople Mint (delta appears to be visible in mintmark)
    RIC IX 63a

    Any thoughts on my attribution?

    Feel free to post pics of your Valentinian IIs

    Thanks,

    Frank
     
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  3. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Valentinian II Siscia.jpg
    Valentinian II, AD 375-392.
    Roman Æ4 (1.16g) of Siscia.
    Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm; BSIS in exergue.
    RIC-9, 39a.2; Sear-20357.
     
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  4. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    Welcome back @frankjg !

    Cool Valentinian, I like that small bust.

    All I have is the rough little thing, it was given to me by a forum member.



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  5. gogili1977

    gogili1977 Well-Known Member

    Valentinian II. A.D. 375-392. AE4. Siscia. Obv. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VOT / V / MVLT / X in wreath. ASISC. RIC 29.
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    Valentinian II. A.D. 375-392. AE4. Siscia. Obv. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm; ASIS. RIC 39.
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    Valentinian II. A.D. 375-392. AE4. Thessalonica. Obv. DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. GLORIA REIPVBLICE, Camp-gate with no doors and two turrets; TES. RIC 62a.
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