Roman Empire - Valentinian II - Siliqua > Lot No. 148

Description:
375-378 AD. Trier. Obv: pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right with DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG legend. Rev: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mintmark TRPS in exergue with VICTOR-IA AVGGG legend.

Measurements:
2.03 grams.

Condition:
Good very fine.

References:
RIC IX Trier 43; cf Sear 4156.

Provenance:
from the Filey, Yorkshire Hoard, 2009 (disclaimed under Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2009:T286). With the British Museum annotated coin envelope (numbered 5) and a copy of the BM disclaiming letter dated 10th September 2009.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £80 - 120 (EUR 100 - 140; USD 130 - 190)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £170