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Roman Empire, Valentinian I, RIC IX 6aB Sirimium
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The mint of Sirmium was closed in the first year of Valentinian's reign. It was reopened 14 years later but only to strike in precious metal. Coins from the short early period are scarce.
Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 6(a)B, VF, Sirmium mint, 2.8g, 18.1mm, 364 A.D.;
Obverse; D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse; RESTITV-TOR REIP, emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe.
BSIRM in ex Sirimium Mint
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