Valens, 364–378 AD
Lot 725 · Consigned by Classiccoins.inc
Hammer price $30.00
Description
Valens, 364–378 AD
AE3 Bronze, Constantinople mint, 3rd officina, 364–367 AD
Obv: D N VALEN-S P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch.
Exergue: CONSPГ
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Reference: RIC IX Constantinople 21c, officina Г; LRBC 2064
Condition: Good Very Fine. Glossy dark green patina, full legends, well-centered. Minor earthen deposits, excellent portrait.
Notes: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE was the main bronze issue for Valens at Constantinople 364-367 AD. Officina Г is common, but examples with full mintmark and patina like this stand out.