Valens, 364-378. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Nicomedia, 5th officina (E), 364. D N VALENS PF AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right. Rev. RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE / SMNE Emperor standing facing in military dress with his head turned to right, holding labarum inscribed with Christogram in his right hand and Victory on globe in his left. Depeyrot 10/2. RIC IX 2d.1. Shallow graffito and some flatness on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired in Amsterdam, in 2000.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.