Roman Empire, Valens (364-378), AV Solidus, Nicomedia, struck 364-367,

Description

Roman Empire, Valens (364-378), AV Solidus, Nicomedia, struck 364-367, D N VALENS-P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. RESTITVTOR REIPUBLICAE, emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe, SMNI in exergue, 4.24g (RIC IX 2D, subtype 5), worn, reverse rather scuffed, possible graffito in reverse right field, fine

Provenance

Superior Galleries, October ’84 Sale,1 October 1984, 1087 – $150 [with ticket]