Lot 3238

Description

Valens, (A.D. 364-378), AE Medallion 30mms, Rome mint, issued 364-367, (12.59 grams), obv. diademed bust of Valens to right, around D N VALEN S P F AVG, rev. Emperor standing facing, head to right, holding standard and Victory on globe, around RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, in exergue RP, (cf.S.4114, RIC 14b, BMC Medallions 2 [p.98]). Attractive dark green patina, good very fine and very rare. A rare and handsome medallion with an excellent petigree as noted below.

Ex. Sir Arthur Evans Collection, Ars Classica Sale XVII Oct. 3, 1934 (lot 1964), Graham Collection, J. Schulman Sale 243 June 8, 1966 (lot 2520) and Knobloch Collection, Stack's May 5, 1984 (Lot 1426).