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Coin with bust of Valens
Roman
Imperial Period
.A.D. 375–378
Mint: Siscia
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 17 mm. Weight: 2.48 gm. Die axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.809
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right.
DNVALEN SPFAVG
Reverse: Victory walking and holding palm and crown.
SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE in ex.: SISCP
DNVALEN SPFAVG
Reverse: Victory walking and holding palm and crown.
SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE in ex.: SISCP
ProvenanceAcquired in the division of coins following the excavations at Assos. Some coins in the group were said to have been "purchased from natives of the surrounding district." No specific findspot is known for this coin. 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts