Valens, 364-378. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.49 g, 6 h), Antiochia, 364. D N VALENS PER F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right. Rev. RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE / ✱ANTI✱ Valens standing front, head to right, holding labarum in his right hand and Victory on globe in his left; in field to left, cross. Depeyrot 20/2. RIC 2d.xxxvii.3. Minor die break on the obverse and with a tiny scratch on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of a retired senior air force officer, ex Roma 5, 23 March 2013, 902.