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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Imperial, Roman – 392 AD
Valentinian II
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian II facing right.
Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned facing right holding sceptre and globe.
LEGEND SYMBOLS
Obv: D N VALENTI-ANVS P F AVG, Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian II facing right. Rev: CONCORDI-A AVGGG, Helmeted Constantinopolis enthroned with head facing right, holding sceptre and globe, right foot set on prow; E to right; CONOB in exergue.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Solidus. Metal: AV Gold. Weight: 4.45 grams. Mint: Constantinople. Date: 388-392 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage IX 69b.1; Depeyrot 47/5; Cohen 4 variety (pearl diademed).
Legend, Documentation and Attribution