Valens; AE3 Alexandria; Victory
55,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,64 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX Alexandria 3(b) or 5(b) |
| Commentary: | tight flan, brown patina, good details |
Historical Context
Valens was a vehement follower of the Arian branch of Christianity and actively persecuted the Catholic church.
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