Gold solidus of Valens, Constantinople, 367 - 375 A.D.
D N VALENS P F AVG; Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens r.
RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE; Emperor standing facing, head r., holding labarum in r. hand and Victory on globe in l.; in exergue, *CONS wreath.
RIC 25b; Cohen 34; Depeyrot 21/2
Picture credit: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG (Auction 80), 20.10.2014, lot 286
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