This is a genuine ancient Roman coin from the era of Emperor Valentinian II, dated between 378-383 AD. The obverse side features Emperor Valentinianus II while the reverse side depicts an Emperor with a kneeling female figure holding his hand.

This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, perfect for any collector or enthusiast interested in ancient Roman culture.

A son of emperor Valentinian I and empress Justina, Valentinianus was raised to the imperial office at the age of 4 by military commanders upon his father's death. Until 383, Valentinian II remained a junior partner to his older half-brother Gratian in ruling the Western empire, while the East was governed by his uncle Valens until 378 and Theodosius I from 379.

When Gratian was killed by the usurper emperor Magnus Maximus in 383, the court of Valentinian in Milan became the center of Italy where several religious debates took place. In 387, Maximus invaded Italy, spurring Valentinian and his family to escape to Thessalonica where they successfully sought Theodosius' aid. Theodosius defeated Maximus in battle and re-installed Valentinian in the West.

However, Valentinian soon found himself struggling to break free from the control of general Arbogast. In 392, Valentinian was discovered hanged in his room under unknown circumstances.

With its intricate design and historical significance, this coin is sure to be a prized addition to any collection.

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