The Roman Empire. Valens, 364 – 378
Solidus, Constantinopolis quinquennalia of 368, AV 22 mm, 4.43 g. D N VALENS – P F AVG Pearl-diademed bust l., wearing imperial mantle and holding mappa and short sceptre. Rev. VOTA – PV – BLICA Valentinian and Valens, nimbate, draped in imperial mantle, seated facing on throne, each raising mappa and holding sceptre. On either side, captive seated on ground; in exergue, *CONS wreath. C 82. RIC 29b. Depeyrot 22/2.Very rare. Matte surface; several marks and nicks on edge, possible
traces of mounting, otherwise good extremely fine