Valentinian II
Coin diameter: Less than 17 mm
Weight: 1.45 g
Denomination: AE 3
Metal: bronze
Obverse Depiction: Valentinian II
Reverse Depiction: Victory walking, wearing beads around head, dragging captive and carrying trophy
Obverse Inscription: DN VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
Reverse Inscription: SALVS REIPUBLICAE
Mint location: Below reverse's image
Exergue Markings: ANT
Die orientation
Sear number: unknown
Valentinian II was a Roman emperor from 375 to 392. His full name was Flavius Valentinianus Junior. His father was Valentinian I and his mother was Justina. He was the half-brother of Gratian, his father's son. On May 15, 392, he was found hanged in his residence in Vienne. It is said that his death was due to suicide.
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