Ancients
Valens (AD 364-378). AV solidus (22mm, 4.47 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5. Antioch, AD 364-367. D N VALENS PER F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens right, viewed from front / RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Valens standing facing in military dress, head right, holding in right hand vexillum emblazoned with cross, and in left Victory on globe, cross in left field, *ANTЄ* in exergue. RIC 2(e)xxxiv. With a nicely modeled portrait, slightly matte surfaces.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1200-1500 USD