Flavius Valentinianus
Augustus (AD 364-375)Valentinian I was the son of the Comes Gratian, and a renowned Christian general that was exiled during the pagan reign of Julian. On Julian's death, in AD 363, he returned to Court and when Jovian died, in AD 364, Valentinian was eventually chosen as his successor. He immediately appointed his brother Valens as co-emperor, and moved to the West to strengthen the frontiers and push the plundering Germans out. He did not rule wisely, but he ruled strongly and was known for his cruelty. However, in general Valentinian's policy was of toleration to the old religion. While granting an audience to a deputation from the Quadi, he became enraged at their demands, and had a fit and died, in AD 375
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Valentinian I Bronze AE2 issued AD 364/365 Obv: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, Diademed, draped bust facing right Rev: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, (SMNΓ in ex.), Emperor standing holding labarum and Victory
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AUD $300.00
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