Ancients
Valens, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 364-378). AV solidus (20mm, 4.46 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, scuffs. Rome, 2nd officina, February AD 364-August AD 367. D N VALEN-S P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Valens right, seen from front / RESTITVTOR-REIPVBLICAE, Valens standing facing, head right, labarum in right hand with Christogram on banner, Victory on globe left in left hand; •R B palm in exergue. RIC IX 2c8. Solidly struck on bright flan. Scuff on center of reverse and light scratch on obverse right field. Only two examples in sales archives.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD