Valens (364-378
A.D.) - AE3 - 18.49mm, 1.58gr |
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Obverse - DN VALENS PF AVG Valens, his pearl diademed and draped bust right. |
Reverse - SECVRITAS REIPUBLICAE Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. SM leaf RP in exergue. |
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Minted in Rome at officina P,
between August 24, 367 and August 9, 378 A.D. Reference: Pearce, M.A., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 9 (RIC), Rome, p121, nr. 24b, or p122, nr. 28a, xiii Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p347, nr. 4118, variety from Rome mint Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part II, p61, nr 725 or 730 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p309, nr 49 Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC), p518, nr.85 variation (B2, O6, R17, T30, M11) Quality: Very Fine+ |