★ Ex Sternberg VII, 24-25 November 1977, 1125 ★

Valens, 364-378. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.45 g, 5 h), Antiochia, 365. D N VALENS PER F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right. Rev. RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE / ANTЄ Valens standing front, head to right, holding labarum in his right hand and Victory on globe in his left. Depeyrot 23/2.E ( this coin cited ). RIC 2d.i. Very rare, one of just two examples recorded by Depeyrot. A few light marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of a retired senior air force officer, ex Vico 133, 15 November 2012 and Sternberg VII, 24-25 November 1977, 1125.