ROMAN EMPIRE
Valens, 364-378. Solidus 367-367, Nicomedia. Obv. DN VALENS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE. Valens standing facing, looking right, holding labarum and Victory on globe. Mintmark SMNS. RIC 2c var. (only SMNS listed for this obverse legend break). AU. 4.04 g.
VF graffitiPrivately purchased from Ars Numismatica, 11 March 1975.