Roman Silver Siliqua of Valentinian I Ex. Thruxton Hoard

Code: 10502

This is an ancient Roman silver Siliqua of emperor Valentinian, dating to 364 - 367 A.D. 

DN VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG  pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust facing right

VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left on throne holding Victory on globe and reversed spear

This coin was minted at Rome (mintmark RP). It had traveled across the Roman Empire, being buried in the Thruxton Hoard in Hampshire. This coin was purchased directly from the finder after being disclaimed by the British Museum. 

CULTURE: ROMAN

DENOMINATION: Siliqua

MATERIAL: Silver

DATE: 364 - 367 A.D.

MINTMARK: RP (Rome)

SIZE: 18mm dia

WEIGHT: 1.8 grams

ATTRIBUTION: RIC IX 11a, P

PROVENANCE: Found in the Thruxton Hoard, Hampshire, England.