Valentinian II, Nicomedia, AE 2. 21mm, 6.4 gr. 383-388 AD.

DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped, 
cuirassed bust right, shield in left hand, spear pointing 
forward in right hand.
GLORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor standing facing,head right, right 
hand raised, chlamys flying behind, in galley left, piloted 
by seated Victory. 
T in left field, 
mintmark SMNB.

Ref: RIC IX, 40(a)2, rated Scarce.

Contributed by John S. Cechini, June 2011.

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