Coin

29-129-26

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-129-26
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Mediterranean
Creator Valens (uncertain) | Valentinian (uncertain)
Period Imperial Roman Period
Date Made latter half of 4 c. CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Iconography Victory | Head
Description

Very thin, unevenly struck, jagged edges, green patina.

Obverse: Man's head facing right; curly wild hair, large pointed nose.

Reverse: Illegible inscription, with standing victory to left. Perhaps type of Valens' or Valentinian's. SECURITAS REPUBLICAE. AE 4.

Outside Diameter 1.5 cm
Credit Line Deposited by John MacLeod. pre-1929

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