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ROMAN EMPIRE. Valentinian II. Gold Solidus, AD 378-383. Uncertain North Italian mint (Mediolanum?). Obv: D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVGG, two nimbate emperors with legs draped, seated facing on throne, one on right holding mappa and holding globe between the two; Victory behind, palm branch below, COM in exergue. Extremely Fine; some roughness to portrait and some minor scrapes, otherwise an attractive example, lustrous and well-struck. From the Euclidean Collection (collector's ticket included). Reference: RIC IX-5e (Mediolanum); Depeyrot-1/2. Weight: 4.42g. Diameter: 20mm. Die Axis: 12h.