ROMAN EMPIRE. Valens. Gold Solidus, AD 364-367. Antioch.

Description

ROMAN EMPIRE. Valens.
Gold Solidus, AD 364-367. Antioch.
Obv: D N VALENS PER F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE, emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe; cross in left field (star)ANTA(star) in exergue.

Extremely Fine; struck from slightly worn dies, some surface scratches, some lovely details on reverse.

From the Euclidean Collection (collector’s ticket included).

Reference: RIC IX-2d.xxxvii.1; Depeyrot-20/2.
Weight: 4.41g.
Diameter: 22mm.
Die Axis: 5h.