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Valentinian I Gold Solidus of Trier, obverse

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Valentinian I Gold Solidus of Trier

Valentinian I · Western Roman Empire

Struck at Trier, this solidus pairs Valentinian I with a victorious imperial scene that makes partnership and universal rule visible in gold.

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Object number
AG-063
Date
AD 364–375
Denomination
AV Solidus
Mint
Trier
Material
Gold
Weight
4.46 g
Grade
MS · Strike 5/5 · Surface 2/5 · Scuffs
Certification
NGC Ancients

Record completeness

Evidence, made visible

  • Object identityDocumented
  • Physical recordPartly documented
  • AttributionDocumented
  • Legends & imageryNot recorded
  • ProvenanceNot recorded

The Story Behind the Strike

Valentinian I established a new imperial partnership in 364 and governed the western provinces from frontier courts including Trier. The reverse shows Victory above emperors holding a globe, presenting concord and dominion as the foundations of government. The type turns an administrative division of power into a unified image of Roman sovereignty.

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