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    Roman Gold Solidus of Emperor Valens

    $1,300 (approx conversion from £1050)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman gold Solidus of emperor Valens, dating to 366 - 367 AD

    Obverse: DN VALENS PER F AVG "Our Lord Valens, Pious and Blessed August" pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

    Reverse: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, "Restorer of the State" Valens standing facing, head right, holding standard (star on the banner) and Victory on globe

    This coin was struck at the Antioch mint, between 366-367 AD mint mark ANTI dot. This coin has evidently seen circulation and exhibits consistent wear. It is still a nice excavated coin found in France. 

    DENOMINATION: Solidus

    MATERIAL: Gold

    DATE: 364 - 378 AD (this coin minted between 366 - 367 AD)

    MINTMARK: ANTI dot (Antioch, Turkey)

    SIZE: 20mm dia

    WEIGHT: 3.9 grams

    ATTRIBUTION: RIC IX 2d, xiii.5; cf. Cohen 32.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    10689 (AB-29888)

    Period

    Roman

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