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

Description

Roman Empire, Valens (AD 364-378), AV Solidus, Nicomedia, struck 364, D N VALENS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, emperor standing facing in military attire, holding labarum with Christogram and Victory on globus, SMNI in exergue, 4.28g (Depeyrot 10/2; RIC 2d(5)), softened, very fine, in NGC ‘Ancients’ holder, graded VF [Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5] ~brushed, marks; edge bend~ (Cert. #8536725-002)