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ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Valens

Possible OriginAswan, Egypt, Africa

Place CreatedAntioch, Syria, Asia

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Valens

Date364-367 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Dimensions1/16 oz., 5/8 in. (1.9 g, 1.6 cm)

Object number1929.001.059

Label TextObverse: D N VALENS P F AVG, with pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right

Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, with emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding standard in left

Mint Mark: ANT_ (officina mark unclear)

Status

Not on view

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