Coin Diameter: Less than 17mm
Weight: 0.9 grams
Denomination: AE4
Metal: Copper or bronze
Ob: There is an image of Emperor Valentinian II facing right
Rx: Victory is walking carrying a trophy and dragging a captive. The Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, is also visible.
Obverse Inscription: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG (dominus noster Valentinianus pius felix “Augustus”) Our lord, Valentinian II, loyal, blessed, “revered on”
Reverse Inscription: SALVS REIPVBLICAE (the health of the republic)
Mint Location: Cyzicus
Exergue Markings:SMKA
Die Orientation:Upside-down
The Emperor on this coin is Valentinian II. He ruled from 375-392, taking his father’s throne, Valentinian I, when he was only 4. He died May 15, 392. The young emperor was found hanged in his palace in Vienne, Gaul, and his death was labeled as suicide.
