Roman Empire 1 Solidus Valens (364-378). Averse: Diademed; draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right. Lettering: DN VALENS PF AVG. Reverse: The Emperor standing face turned right; diademed. wearing military; holding the chrism labarum of the right hand and a globe Nicephore of the left hand. Lettering: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE. Edge Smooth. Gold. 3.10g. Coin defect. RIC IX# 1