Roman Empire, Valentinian I, 364-375, Solidus 364-367, Thessalonica, rare

Roman Empire. Valentinian I, 364-375. Solidus 364-367, Thessalonica. Gold 4.45 g.; 22.5 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Valentinian I, pearl-diademed, draped in imperial mantle, left, holding mappa and short sceptre. Obverse caption: D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG //
Reverse: Emperor, head right, standing facing, holding labarum with Chi-Rho in right hand and Victory on globe in left, and spurning captive kneeled left, head right. Reverse caption: SALVS REIP / * on * // SMTES

RIC: 3a. RIC IX Thessalonica 3A.

Beautiful portrait. Two marks at 2 and 5 on the edge. Traces around the portrait of a double strike. Few examples seen in sales.
Almost uncirculated AU 55-58