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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

Place Createdİzmit, Turkey, Asia
Place FoundEl Jem, Tunisia, Africa
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Valens
Date364-367 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. John H. Ridley
Dimensions9/16 in., 0.035 (1.5 cm, 1 g)
Object number1991.007.010
Label TextObverse: D N VALENS PF AVG (not legible on this specimen), with pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right

Reverse: [SECVRITAS REIPVBLIC]AE, with figure of Victory advancing left

Mint Mark: [SN]MB (Nicomedia)
ProvenanceEx coll. John H. Ridley, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased El Jem, Tunisia, 1972.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 6