initials G L to right for designer Gilbert Ledward
Boldly struck with light toning
quartered shield of arms in frame
MI i 144/111
Valentinian II, AE Follis initials G L to rightValentinian II (A. D. 375 392), AE Follis. Mint of Antioch, struck A. D. 378 83. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, holding a spear and a shield, rev. GLORIA RO MANORVM, Emperor standing front, head right, on a ship, raising his right hand, Victory seated at helm, a wreath on left, ANTE in exergue, 5. 85g., 11h (RIC 40b; C 22). Dark patina, about extremely fine.