This is a well worn (elementally) AE4 of the 'VOT' type but I cannot work out the obverse legend (in full) or who it is. I believe that the obverse may be pearl diademed draped and cuirassed bust, Right. Legend IMP ?????????IVS AVG I think that the obverse is VOT, X, MVLT, XX, in a wreath, four lines. Can anyone help me please?
@David@PCC Thank-you, David. I did, (as you suggested in an earlier post), look the reverse up in Tesorillo, and then I was left with four to choose from, but when none of the legends (shown) started with IMP, I was 'stumped'.
IMP refers to Imperator. There is a lot of pitting but the inscription probably is DN ----- a little hard to make out. A different votive but here is mine. Valentinian II Mint: Siscia 375 to 383 AD AE 4 Obvs: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG Revs: VOT V MVLT X, in wreath. ASISC 15mm, 1.5g Ref: RIC IX.29c
Thank you, David. 'VALENTINIAN' it is then. Your 'guess' was right. That 'IMP' I saw was what put me off. (Perhaps I should give up coins until I get my eyes done.) I really do appreciate your help. Thank-you, again. (Note: I don't buy coins of this standard anymore, but I have been sorting through some of my old 'stuff' these holidays.)
I had to double check but looks like it's use was discontinued by this time. http://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=imperator
Interesting. Thank-you. When I looked it up I found a reference to the 'title' of Imperator being a more Military, than Political one. but your reference is more useful.
