Description: Valens (364 - 378 AD). AE3, Alexandria mint. D N VALENS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Victory walking left, wreath in right, palm frond in left, ALEΓ in ex.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 1,64 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC IX Alexandria 3(b) or 5(b)

Commentary: tight flan, brown patina, good details

History: Valens was a vehement follower of the Arian branch of Christianity and actively persecuted the Catholic church.

Article Number: 049-10-01-41652