Valentinian I (Latin: Valentinianus; 321 – 17 November 375, ...

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£800 - £1,200

Valentinian I (Latin: Valentinianus; 321 – 17 November 375, sometimes called Valentinian the Great, was Roman emperor from 364 to 375) gold soldius, minted in Antioh (in modern day Turkey),

4.5 grams 14mm in diameter

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Very good condition to both sides although Valentinian's nose has a deliberate cut down through the base of the nose, possibly in keeping with the Roman tradition of cutting the nose off Emperors busts etc once they had died.