Roman Empire: Valentinian I (AD 364-375) AE3 Centenionalis
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Description
Roman Empire: Valentinian I (AD 364-375) AE3 Centenionalis
Aquileia Mint, Struck AD 364-367
Obverse: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I right.
Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Wreath enclosing four-line legend VOT / X / MVLT / XX. Mintmark SMAQP in exergue.
Reference: RIC IX Aquileia 9a
Condition: Good Very Fine. Well-struck with full legends and strong portrait detail. Attractive dark green patina with contrasting high points. Wreath and VOT inscription are sharp. No major corrosion or damage.
Size: ∼19mm, 2.8 g.
Historical Note: The VOTA types celebrated vows made by the emperor for the continued prosperity of the empire. This example was struck early in Valentinian’s reign at Aquileia, a key mint in Northern Italy.