Valens. Gold Solidus (4.40 g), AD 364-378 EF. Nicomedia, AD 368. D N VALENS P F AVG, diademed bust of Valens left, wearing imperial mantle, holding mappa and scepter. Reverse: VOTA PV-BLICA, the two emperors, Valentinian and Valens, seated facing, nimbate, each holding mappa and short scepter; in exergue, bound captives kneeling facing one another; S-(MN)-Θ. RIC 16b.4; Depeyrot 22/2. Very Rare. Boldly struck and lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000
From the Aurora Family Collection.