Details
LOT 2628
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Valens - Emperor Standing Gold Solidus 365-366 A.D.
Constantia/Arles mint. Obv: D N VALENS P F AVG legend with diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE legend with AE in monogram and emperor standing facing with head right holding Victory on globe and labarum with Chi-Rho; mintmark KONSTAN with TAN in monogram in exergue. Near extremely fine; some small marks.(4.42 grams.).
Provenance
Found near Marlborough, Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by British Museum Portable Antiquities Scheme record BERK-9CAE71.
Published
See British Museum Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference BERK-9CAE71 (this coin).
Literature
RIC ix, p.61, 1h; Sear 19542.
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LOT 2628
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Valens - Emperor Standing Gold Solidus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
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