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Valentinian II, 17 November 375 - 15 May 392 A.D.
Theodosius appointed his trusted general, Arbogast (a Frank), as magister militum and Valentinian's guardian. Acting in the name of Valentinian, Arbogast was subordinate only to Theodosius. When Arbogast prohibited Valentinian from leading the army into Italy to oppose a barbarian threat, Valentinian responded by formally dismissing the general. Arbogast ignored the order, publicly tearing it up and arguing that Valentinian had not appointed him in the first place. The reality of where the power lay was openly displayed. Valentinian wrote to Theodosius and Ambrose complaining of his subordination to his general. On 15 May 392, Valentinian was found hanged in his residence in Vienne. Arbogast maintained that the emperor's death was suicide. Zosimus writing in the early sixth century from Constantinople, states that Arbogast had Valentinian murdered, ancient authorities are divided in their opinion.RS72468. Silver siliqua, SRCV V 20235 ff. (various mints), VF, toned, clipped, die wear, marks and scratches, weight 1.051g, maximum diameter 13.0mm, die axis 0o, obverse D N VALENTINIANVS IVN P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse VICTORIA AVGGG (victory of the three emperors), Victory advancing left, wreath in right hand, palm frond in left hand, mintmark in exergue (off flan); SOLD
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