Gold Solidus of Valens, Constantinople, 367–375. 1948.19.809

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Obverse: D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG - Bust pearl-diademed draped cuirassed right

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Reverse: PRINCIPIVM IVVENTVTIS - Emperor nimbate standing facing holding transverse spear and globe

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 4.39
- Diameter (in mm): 22
Series: RIC.9

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 367 - 375
Denomination: Solidus
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Gold
Authority
- Authority: Valens
- - Dynasty: Valentinian Dynasty
- State: Roman Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Constantinople
Obverse
- Portrait: Gratian
Reverse
- Symbol: -/-//*CONS(wreath)

References

Reference: RIC IX Constantinople 24

Administrative History

Identifier: 1948.19.809
Lot: 1948.19
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Category: Roman--Imperial--Laterempire

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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