★ A beautiful solidus of Valentinian I ★

Valentinian I, 364-375. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, 364. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian I to right. Rev. VICTOR-IA AVGG / ✱TES✱ Two emperors, crowned, seated facing on double-throne, holding a globe together; behind, Victory standing facing with wings spread; below, star. Depeyrot 28/1. RIC 4a.2. A beautiful and sharply struck example. Light die breaks on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of a retired senior air force officer.