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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of Valens
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Valens

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Valens
Date364-367 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton
Dimensions5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Object number1994.017.093
Label TextObverse: D N VALENS P F AVG, with pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right

Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, with figure of emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left
ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 12