This is one of the first examples of the "Two Emperors Enthroned" reverse type that would be repeated through the next several reigns. Rival factions in the Roman Army demanded that Valentinian appoint another emperor, his brother Valens. At this point, the collegiate emperorship, like Diocletian's Tetrarchy, was theoretically not based strictly on territory, but it quickly settled into a de-facto split along east - west lines. (Source: CNG)

Grade: EF minor surface marks, well centered and struck, traces of solder?
Material: Gold
Weight: 4.44 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Ref.: RIC IX 4a 2; Depeyrot 28/1

Obverse: D N VALENTINIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG. Valentinian and Valens, seated facing, holding globe between them; behind and between them, Victory is standing with outspread wings; below, star. in exergue, ✱TES✱

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