Valens; AE3 Rome; Victory
45,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE19 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,04 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 24b; LRBC 718 |
| Commentary: | scarce; dark grey patina, good details, slightly off-centre and some roughness |
Historical Context
With the the death of Valentinian I in 375 and the defeat and death of his brother in 378 the Roman Empire went from strength to falling apart in just three years.
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