Valentinianus II and Arcadius




Nummus

Valentinianus II and Arcadius

Reference :
Weight:
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 20.00 mm
Scarcity: Scarce

Obverse

Reverse

Bust

D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG

Draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinianus II right, wearing a helmet surmounted by a diadem. Valentinianus II holding a spear with the right hand and a shield with the left hand.

D N ARCAD - IVS P F AVG

Draped cuirassed and diademed bust of Valentinianus II right. Valentinianus II holding a spear with the right hand and a shield with the left hand.

Picture of type

Photos of a clay mold of obverse / obverse coming from: https://www.treshorsdutemps.fr/.

No specific information on weight or diameter provided. According to my sources, the diameter of this mold is around 20.00 mm, because the edge has disappeared. The photos communicated by https://www.treshorsdutemps.fr/, show 5 molds, here is the list:

- Two copies: obverse with portrait of Gratianus / reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM.

- One copy: obverse with portrait of Valentinianus II / obverse with portrait of Arcadius. This copy illsutrated here.

- One copy: reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (emperor with labarum and captive) / GLORIA ROMANORVM (emperor on galley).

- One copy: reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (emperor on galley) / reverse GLORIA ROMANORVM (emperor on galley).