Valens. AD 364-378. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint. Struck October AD 367.Electronic Auction 469 Roman Imperial, Gold Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Valens. AD 364-378. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint. Struck October AD 367. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum decorated with Christogram and Victory, standing on globe, who crowns him with wreath; SMNM. RIC IX 2d.6; Depeyrot 18/3. A few minor marks, small die break on obverse, ‘X’ graffiti at neck of portrait. VF. |