Ancient Roman Silver Siliqua of Emperor Valentinian

Code: 11334

This is an ancient Roman silver Siliqua of emperor Valentinian, dating to 367 - 375 A.D. 

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

VRBS-ROMA, Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and scepter

This coin was minted at Trier in Germany, mintmark TRPS dot. It had travelled across the English Channel, being discovered by a metal detectorist in Yorkshire. It has a striking crack and a wavy flan but is solid and stable.

CULTURE: ROMAN

DENOMINATION: Siliqua

MATERIAL: Silver

DATE: 367-375 A.D.

MINTMARK: TRPS (Trier, Germany)

SIZE: 17.54mm dia

WEIGHT: 1.78 grams

ATTRIBUTION: RIC IX Trier 27d.