Solidus - Valens VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Constantinopolis

€420,512.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year364-367
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.56 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#5B.2, OCRE#ric.9.cnp.5B.2
Obverse descriptionBust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N VALENS-P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Valens, pious successfull emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo emperors, heads turned towards each other, standing facing, each holding spear and together holding Victory on globe, who crowns them. Constantinople mintmark between palm branches in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS RO-MANORVM
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (364-367)  - -
Catalog ID5369839930
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