Ancient Roman Silver Siliqua of Emperor Valentinian I

Ancient Roman Silver Siliqua of Emperor Valentinian I

Code: 10278

£185.00 Approx $229.81, €214.87
 

This is a nice ancient Roman silver Siliqua of emperor Valentinian, dating to 364 - 367 A.D. This  This coin was minted at Lyon in France, mint mark LVG from a clogged die.

D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG pearl diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right

RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE emperor standing right, holding Victory on globe & labarum. 

This coin was minted at Lugdunum (Lyons in France) mint mark LVG. It had traveled across the English Channel, being discovered by a metal detectorist in Wiltshire.

CULTURE: ROMAN

DENOMINATION: Siliqua

MATERIAL: Silver

DATE: 364 - 367 A.D.

MINTMARK: LVG (Lyon)

SIZE: 17.5mm dia

WEIGHT: 1.84 grams

ATTRIBUTION: RIC IX Lyons 6a; RSC 18-19+c.