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Roman Bronze AE3 (VF) Grade Emperor Valentinian I (364–375) F-A Marks ☆ 555
Roman Bronze AE3 (VF) Grade Emperor Valentinian I (364–375) F-A Marks ☆ 555
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Denomination: Centenionalis
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
Composition: Bronze
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Year: 364 AD
Era: Ancient
Fineness: 0.9
KM Number: 90
Ruler: Valentinian I
Country of Origin: Italy
Own an authentic 1,650+ year-old piece of Late Roman Imperial history. Struck under Valentinian I (known as Valentinian the Great), who ruled the Western Roman Empire from 364 to 375 AD. Renowned as the last "great" military emperor of the West, Valentinian spent his reign tirelessly defending the Rhine and Danube frontiers against invading Germanic tribes such as the Alamanni and Quadi.
This classic AE3 bronze nummus features the iconic GLORIA ROMANORUM ("Glory of the Romans") military reverse motif, depicting the Roman emperor advancing right in military dress, holding a labarum standard, and dragging a kneeling captive by the hair. This specific variety features distinct F and A field marks flanking the emperor on the reverse fields. In a standout Very Fine (VF) state, this coin boasts remarkable portrait detail, sharp martial imagery, and fully legible inscriptions—making it an exceptional centerpiece for any ancient Roman history or Late Imperial collection.
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