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Description: | Treasure Reference 2005 T292: A late Roman gold solidus hoard. The hoard comprises three gold coins, one of Gratian, one of Valentinian II, and one of Theodosius. Each coin was minted at Trier, and each has a reverse showing two emperors enthroned. The three coins have a date range of 378-392. 1. Gratian (378-383). RIC IX, no. 49b. Obverse: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGG (Two emperors enthroned). Mint mark: TROBT (Trier). Weight: 4.45g. 2. Theodosius (378-383). RIC IX, no. 50. Obverse: DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGG (Two emperors enthroned). Mint mark: TROBC (Trier). Weight: 4.47g. 3. Valentinian II (388-392). RIC IX, no. 90a. Obverse: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGG (Two emperors enthroned). Mint mark: T/R//COM (Trier). Weight: 4.41g. Another coin of Valens, Trier mint, was found in 2007 in the same parish, though its distance makes its relationship with the main hoard uncertain. This coin is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as LIN-71FB34.
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