Roman Bronze AE3 (VF) Grade Emperor Valentinian I (364–375) Siscia Mint ☆ 556

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 soldier advancing right in military dress, holding a labarum standard, and dragging a kneeling captive by the hair. This specific piece was struck at the famous Siscia mint (located in modern-day Sisak, Croatia), clearly identified by the SIS mintmark in the exergue beneath the soldier's feet, alongside distinct F and A field marks. 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.