Description: Valens (364 - 378 AD). AE3, Rome mint 375 AD. D N VALENS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm; RTERTIA in ex.

Diameter: AE19 mm

Weight: 2,04 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 24b; LRBC 718

Commentary: scarce; dark grey patina, good details, slightly off-centre and some roughness

History: With the the death of Valentinian I in 375 AD and the defeat and death of his brother in 378 AD the Roman Empire went from strength to falling apart in just three years.

Article Number: 063-02-04-43702