An ancient Roman solidus of Emperor Valens, (Flavius Julius Valens Augustus) struck 364 - 378 A.D. at the Nicomedia mint.

The obverse with the pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens, facing right. The legend reading: D[ominvs] N[oster] VALENS P[ivs] F[elix] AVG[vstvs] - "Our Lord Valens, Dutiful and Lucky Augustus"

The reverse shows Valens, in military attire, standing facing, head right, holding labarum (military standard) ornamented with Christogram in right hand and with winged Victory sat atop a globe resting in left hand. The legend reading: RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE - "Restorator of the Republic"

Nicomedia mint mark in exergue.

Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 4.10 g.  

Provenance: Ex English private collection. artancientltd