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Münzkabinett Wien (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Aquileia 52
AD 387–AD 388
Solidus in gold struck at Aquileia under Magnus Maximus, AD 387–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Aquileia 52. Obverse: Bust of Flavius Victor, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Two emperors, of whom the one on the right is the smaller, nimbate, seated facing on throne, the smaller holding mappa in le…
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The British Museum — photograph sourced via the American Numismatic Society OCRE type corpus
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RIC IX Aquileia 53A
AD 387–AD 388
Siliqua in silver struck at Aquileia under Magnus Maximus, AD 387–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Aquileia 53A. Obverse: Bust of Magnus Maximus, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Obverse legend: D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG. Reverse legend: VICTORIA-AVGVS…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Aquileia 58A
RIC IX Aquileia 58A. Denomination: AE4. Authority: Valentinian II. Mint: Aquileia. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows victory advancing left, holding trophy on shoulder with right hand, and dragging capt…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Aquileia 58C
RIC IX Aquileia 58C. Denomination: AE4. Authority: Theodosius I; Valentinian II. Mint: Aquileia. The obverse shows bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG. The reverse shows victory advancing left, holding trophy on shoulder with right hand, and dragging c…
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Coin Collection of Trier University (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Aquileia 58D
AD 388–AD 393
AE4 in bronze struck at Aquileia under Theodosius I, AD 388–AD 393, catalogued as RIC IX Aquileia 58D. Obverse: Bust of Honorius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding trophy on shoulder with right hand, and dragging captive with left In right field, ☧. Obverse legend:…
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Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Arelate 17A: Subtype xivb
RIC IX Arelate 17A: Subtype xivb. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Valentinian I. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm, with the legend SECVRITAS-…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Arelate 1B
AD 364–AD 367
Solidus in gold struck at Arelate under Valentinian I, AD 364–AD 367, catalogued as RIC IX Arelate 1B. Obverse: Bust of Valentinian I, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum and Victory on globe; palm-branch on shaft of labarum. Obverse legend: D…
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Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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RIC IX Arelate 20A: Subtype 1
RIC IX Arelate 20A: Subtype 1. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Gratian. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows bust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor, head left, standing facing, with right hand raising kneeling turreted female, and hol…
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Münzkabinett Wien (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Arelate 21
RIC IX Arelate 21. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Gratian. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows bust of Theodosius I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows constantinopolis, turreted, head right, seated facing, holding in right hand reversed spear and rest…
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Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Arelate 26A
AD 383–AD 388
AE3 in bronze struck at Arelate under Magnus Maximus, AD 383–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Arelate 26A. Obverse: Bust of Magnus Maximus, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head left, standing facing, with right hand raising kneeling turreted female, and holding Victory on globe. Obverse le…
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Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren — photograph sourced via the American Numismatic Society OCRE type corpus
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RIC IX Arelate 30A
AD 388–AD 392
AE4 in bronze struck at Arelate under Valentinian II, AD 388–AD 392, catalogued as RIC IX Arelate 30A. Obverse: Bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Obverse legend: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. Reverse legend: VICTOR-IA AVGGG.…
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Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Arelate 30G
AD 392–AD 395
AE4 in bronze struck at Arelate under Theodosius I, AD 392–AD 395, catalogued as RIC IX Arelate 30G. Obverse: Bust of Honorius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Obverse legend: D N HONORIVS P F AVG. Reverse legend: VICTOR-IA AVGGG. Related types…
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Coin Collection of Trier University (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Arelate 7D
RIC IX Arelate 7D. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Valentinian I. Mint: Arelate. The obverse shows bust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALEN-S P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor with right hand dragging captive right, and holding labarum in left, with the legend GLORIA RO-M…
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The British Museum — photograph sourced via the American Numismatic Society OCRE type corpus
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RIC IX Constantinople 11A
AD 364–AD 367
Argenteus in silver struck at Constantinople under Valens, AD 364–AD 367, catalogued as RIC IX Constantinople 11A. Obverse: Bust of Valentinian I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right. Reverse: VOT/V within laurel wreath. Obverse legend: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG.
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Institute of Ancient History and Classical Antiquities, University of Graz; GAMS Numis collection. Individual photographer not stated.
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RIC IX Constantinople 13D
RIC IX Constantinople 13D. Denomination: Siliqua. Authority: Valens. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENS-P F AVG. The reverse shows vOT/V within laurel wreath. The obverse shows bust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuir…
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The British Museum — photograph sourced via the American Numismatic Society OCRE type corpus
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RIC IX Constantinople 13E
AD 364–AD 366
Siliqua in silver struck at Constantinople under Procopius, AD 364–AD 366, catalogued as RIC IX Constantinople 13E. Obverse: Bust of Procopius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: VOT/V within laurel wreath. Obverse legend: D N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG.
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Constantinople 16B
RIC IX Constantinople 16B. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Valens. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALEN-S P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left, with the…
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Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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RIC IX Constantinople 43A
AD 378–AD 383
Solidus in gold struck at Constantinople under Theodosius I, AD 378–AD 383, catalogued as RIC IX Constantinople 43A. Obverse: Bust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Constantinopolis, head right, seated facing on high-backed throne, holding sceptre and globe, right foot on prow. Obvers…
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Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Constantinople 44A
AD 378–AD 383
Solidus in gold struck at Constantinople under Theodosius I, AD 378–AD 383, catalogued as RIC IX Constantinople 44A. Obverse: Bust of Gratian, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Constantinopolis, helmeted, head right, seated facing, on throne ornamented with lions' heads, holding sceptre and glo…
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KENOM (Kooperative Erschließung und Nutzung der Objektdaten von Münzsammlungen)
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RIC IX Constantinople 55
RIC IX Constantinople 55. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Aelia Flacilla, with elaborate head-dress, draped, necklace, and mantle, with the legend AEL FLAC-CILLA AVG. The reverse shows victory seated right on throne, writing ☧ on shield held on small column…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Constantinople 71B
RIC IX Constantinople 71B. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Theodosius I, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows constantinopolis, helmeted, head right, seated facing, on throne ornamente…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Constantinople 75C
RIC IX Constantinople 75C. Denomination: Tremissis. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG. The reverse shows victory advancing right, holding wreath and cross on globe, with the legend VICT…
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Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Constantinople 83A: Subtype 2
RIC IX Constantinople 83A: Subtype 2. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor standing right, holding standard and globe, left foot on…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Constantinople 86C
RIC IX Constantinople 86C. Denomination: AE4. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N ARCADIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows victory advancing left, carrying trophy over shoulder with right hand, and dragging cap…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Cyzicus 1
AD 364–AD 366
Solidus in gold struck at Cyzicus under Procopius, AD 364–AD 366, catalogued as RIC IX Cyzicus 1. Obverse: Bust of Procopius, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding spear in right hand and resting left on shield. Obverse legend: D N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG. R…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Cyzicus 10A
AD 364–AD 367
AE3 in bronze struck at Cyzicus under Valens, AD 364–AD 367, catalogued as RIC IX Cyzicus 10A. Obverse: Bust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding standard and Victory on globe. Obverse legend: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. Reverse legend: RE…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Cyzicus 12B
RIC IX Cyzicus 12B. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Valens. Mint: Cyzicus. The obverse shows bust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALEN-S P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding standard (sometimes labarum) in left, wi…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Cyzicus 14A
AD 378–AD 383
AE2 in bronze struck at Cyzicus under Theodosius I, AD 378–AD 383, catalogued as RIC IX Cyzicus 14A. Obverse: Bust of Gratian, helmeted (with pearl-diadem), draped and cuirassed, right, holding spear and shield in front. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, on ship, raising right hand; Victory at helm. Obv…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Cyzicus 29B
RIC IX Cyzicus 29B. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Cyzicus. The obverse shows bust of Arcadius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor on horse-back right, raising right hand, with the legend GLORIA-ROMANORVM.
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The British Museum
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RIC IX Cyzicus 3A
AD 365–AD 366
Siliqua in silver struck at Cyzicus under Procopius, AD 365–AD 366, catalogued as RIC IX Cyzicus 3A. Obverse: Bust of Procopius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: VOT/V within wreath. Obverse legend: D N PROCO-PIVS P F AVG.
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Heraclea 11B
AD 378–AD 383
AE3 in bronze struck at Heraclea under Theodosius I, AD 378–AD 383, catalogued as RIC IX Heraclea 11B. Obverse: Bust of Valemtinian II, helmeted (with pearl-diadem), draped and cuirassed, right, holding spear and shield in front. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing left, on ship, raising right hand; Victory seate…
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Münzkabinett Wien (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Heraclea 2
AD 364–AD 367
AE1 in bronze struck at Heraclea under Valens, AD 364–AD 367, catalogued as RIC IX Heraclea 2. Obverse: Bust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding standard and Victory on globe. Obverse legend: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. Reverse legend: RE…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Heraclea 24A
RIC IX Heraclea 24A. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Heraclea. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor standing right, holding labarum and globe, left foot on captive, with the legen…
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Münzkabinett Wien (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Heraclea 6
AD 364–AD 367
Double maiorina in bronze struck at Heraclea under Procopius, AD 364–AD 367, catalogued as RIC IX Heraclea 6. Obverse: Bust of Procopius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding spear in right hand and resting left on shield. Obverse legend: D N PROCO-PIVS…
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The British Museum — photograph sourced via the American Numismatic Society OCRE type corpus
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RIC IX Heraclea 7
AD 364–AD 367
AE3 in bronze struck at Heraclea under Procopius, AD 364–AD 367, catalogued as RIC IX Heraclea 7. Obverse: Bust of Procopius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, left. Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum in right hand and resting left on shield; above, in field, right, ☧. Obverse legend:…
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Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren — photograph sourced via the American Numismatic Society OCRE type corpus
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RIC IX Lugdunum 10A
AD 364–AD 367
AE3 in bronze struck at Lugdunum under Valentinian I, AD 364–AD 367, catalogued as RIC IX Lugdunum 10A. Obverse: Bust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left. Obverse legend: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F A…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Lugdunum 22B
AD 375–AD 378
AE3 in bronze struck at Lugdunum under Gratian, AD 375–AD 378, catalogued as RIC IX Lugdunum 22B. Obverse: Bust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left. Obverse legend: D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG. Reverse lege…
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Gallo-Roman Museum, Tongeren — photograph sourced via the American Numismatic Society OCRE type corpus
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RIC IX Lugdunum 23A
AD 375–AD 378
AE3 in bronze struck at Lugdunum under Gratian, AD 375–AD 378, catalogued as RIC IX Lugdunum 23A. Obverse: Bust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Obverse legend: D N VALEN-S P F AVG. Reverse legend: SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE. Related types…
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Münzkabinett Wien (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Lugdunum 30A
RIC IX Lugdunum 30A. Denomination: AE4. Authority: Gratian. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG. The reverse shows vOT/XV/MVLT/XX within laurel wreath.
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Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Lugdunum 32
AD 383–AD 388
AE2 in bronze struck at Lugdunum under Magnus Maximus, AD 383–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Lugdunum 32. Obverse: Bust of Magnus Maximus, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Emperor, head left, standing facing, with right hand raising kneeling turreted woman, and holding Victory on globe in left. Ob…
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Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Lugdunum 36A
RIC IX Lugdunum 36A. Denomination: AE4. Authority: Magnus Maximus. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Magnus Maximus, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N MA-XIMVS P F AVG. The reverse shows camp-gate with star between its two turrets, with the legend SPES RO-MANORVM. Related type…
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The British Museum
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RIC IX Lugdunum 43A
RIC IX Lugdunum 43A. Denomination: Siliqua. Authority: Valentinian II. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian II, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear (or, whe…
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American Numismatic Society (OCRE partner collection)
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RIC IX Lugdunum 45
AD 392–AD 394
Solidus in gold struck at Lugdunum under Eugenius, AD 392–AD 394, catalogued as RIC IX Lugdunum 45. Obverse: Bust of Eugenius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Two emperors, nimbate, of equal size, seated facing on throne; the emperor on right holding mappa, and the two together holding globe. B…
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Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Lugdunum 47A
AD 392–AD 394
AE4 in bronze struck at Lugdunum under Eugenius, AD 392–AD 394, catalogued as RIC IX Lugdunum 47A. Obverse: Bust of Eugenius, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Obverse legend: D N EVGENI-VS P F AVG. Reverse legend: VICTOR-IA AVGGG.
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Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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RIC IX Lugdunum 6B: Subtype 4
RIC IX Lugdunum 6B: Subtype 4. Denomination: Siliqua. Authority: Valentinian I. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows bust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum (but hook on shaft)…
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Münzkabinett Wien (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Mediolanum 16
AD 387–AD 388
Solidus in gold struck at Mediolanum under Magnus Maximus, AD 387–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Mediolanum 16. Obverse: Bust of Magnus Maximus, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Two emperors, nimbate, one smaller, seated, facing on throne, the one on right holding mappa in left hand and the two to…
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Münzkabinett Wien (Roman Imperial coin), via OCRE / American Numismatic Society
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RIC IX Mediolanum 17
AD 387–AD 388
Semissis in gold struck at Mediolanum under Magnus Maximus, AD 387–AD 388, catalogued as RIC IX Mediolanum 17. Obverse: Bust of Flavius Victor, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Reverse: Victory seated right on cuirass, inscribing VOT/V/MVLT/X on shield held up by Genius. Obverse legend: D N FL VIC-TOR P…
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Hamburger Kunsthalle, via nomisma.org / OCRE
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RIC IX Mediolanum 19A
RIC IX Mediolanum 19A. Denomination: Siliqua. Authority: Magnus Maximus. Mint: Mediolanum. The obverse shows bust of Magnus Maximus, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, with the legend D N MAG MA-XIMVS P F AVG. The reverse shows roma, head left, seated facing, on throne, holding globe and reversed spear, wi…
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