Lot 2413

Description

Valens, (A.D. 364-378), silver miliarense, Rome mint, issued 364-367, (4.42 grams), light miliarense issue, obv. pearl diademed bust of Valens to right, around D N VALEN S P F AVG, rev. Victory standing to right, left foot on globe, writing VOT V MVLT X on shield, around VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, in exergue RQ, (cf.S.4110, RIC 8a, C.51). Attempted piercing on reverse, attractive grey patina, very fine and rare.