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Valentinian II AD 375-392 AE4 Nummus Copper
Western Roman Empire Valentinian II AD 375-392 AE4 Nummus NGC Ancients
This specimen is a copper AE4 Nummus from the Western Roman Empire, minted during the reign of Emperor Valentinian II between AD 375 and 392. The coin is encapsulated and certified by NGC Ancients as part of their Decline and Fall of Rome series. As an AE4 denomination, this copper piece represents the small fractional currency utilized during the late fourth century. The obverse typically features the pearl-diademed, draped, and armored bust of the young Emperor Valentinian II, while the reverse often depicts various military or victory-themed motifs characteristic of the era. This copper coin serves as a tangible historical artifact from the final centuries of Roman rule in the West, preserved in a protective professional holder with a unique identification barcode.
Western Roman Empire Valentinian II AD 375-392 AE4 Nummus Copper NGC Ancients
Condition: The coin is presented in a circulated state with a dark patina consistent with copper alloys of the late Roman period. The surfaces show some degree of wear and environmental crusting typical of ancient bronze/copper coinage, resulting in softened details on the portrait and reverse imagery. The coin is housed in an NGC Ancients holder which identifies the type and period but does not assign a numerical grade or specific strike/surface rating on the visible label.
The mint is not specifically identified on the NGC label, though Valentinian II struck these AE4 nummus coins at various imperial mints including Rome, Constantinople, Siscia, and Thessalonica. The metal content is copper. Historically, this coin dates to the reign of Valentinian II during the Decline and Fall of Rome period, reflecting the late empire's move toward smaller base-metal currency. The strike type is a standard business strike for ancient coinage, produced using manual dies. This item has been encapsulated by NGC Ancients for identification.
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