Valens. Solidus; Valens; 364-378 AD, Nicomedia, 364-7 AD, Solidus, 4.26g. RIC-2f (R3), mintmark 1; Depeyrot-18/3 (p. 268, 4 spec.); C-34 (25 Fr.). Obv: D N VALENS - P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust r., seen from front. Rx: RESTITVTOR - REIPVBLICAE Emperor standing l., head r., holding labarum marked + and Victory on globe, SMNE in exergue. Rare with pearl diadem on obverse, and labarum on reverse topped by cross rather than chi-rho, according to Depeyrot and RIC.. EF
Estimate: $1100