Valens. AD 364-378. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 365.

Description

**Valens (AD 364-378) – AV Solidus**
**Mint:** Antioch, 3rd officina
**Date:** AD 365
**Weight:** 4.39 g
**Diameter:** 21.5 mm
**Orientation:** 6h

**Obverse:**
– **Design:** Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Valens facing right.

**Reverse:**
– **Design:** Valens standing facing, head turned to the right, holding a labarum with a cross on the banner in one hand and a Victory on a globe in the other. The mint mark “ANTΓ*” indicates the coin was struck at the Antioch mint by the third officina.

**References:**
– **RIC IX 2d.xxix.1** (Roman Imperial Coinage)
– **Depeyrot 22/2**

**Condition:**
– **Grade:** Near VF (Very Fine)
– **Details:** The coin is toned with a minor scratch and mark at the edge. There are faint hairline scratches on the reverse, but overall the coin retains a decent level of detail for the grade.