★ An unpublished heavy siliqua of Valens ★

Valens, 364-378. Heavy Siliqua (?) (Silver, 21 mm, 2.73 g, 12 h), Rome, 364-367. D N VALEN-S P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right. Rev. VICT DD NN AVGG / R B Two Victories standing front, heads facing, holding shield inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X between them. Gnecchi -. RIC -. RSC -. Unpublished and unique. A nicely toned and very interesting piece. Slightly rough and with a flan crack and some cleaning marks, otherwise, very fine.

From a North German collection of late Roman coins.