Watch List notes:

Valens, 364-378. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.58 g, 7 h), Nicomedia, 364. D N VALENS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right. Rev. RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE / SMNΘ Valens standing front, head to right, holding labarum in his right hand and Victory on globe in his left. Depeyrot 10/2 var. (unlisted officina). RIC 2d.4. Very rare. A lustrous, superb and nearly perfect piece. Virtually as struck.


From the collection of a retired senior air force officer, ex Roma 5, 23 March 2013, 899.