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Valentinian II, Æ2, Roman Glory reverse, Cyzicus? Rare?

Æ2;  23mm/5.4gm

Con/ Well struck and centered, sharp obverse and crisp reverse, a lovely example with a dark green patina beneath natural earthen fill. Tiny traces of corrosion, otherwise, Very Fine.

Obv/ DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG; Helmeted and pearl-diademed, dr. and cuir. bust r., holding spear and shield before.

Rev/ GLORIA ROMANORVM; Emperor. stg. facing, looking r.; raising hand, cloak flying behind, on galley piloted by Victory; wreath in l. field.

Cyzicus Mint (?): SMK Delta (?) in exergue. If so = R2!

Ref/ RIC Vol IX, 44 var

Seller's Note/ This a truly handsome coin for the issue, and much better in hand, trust me! ;-)