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Coin with bust of Valens
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 364–367
Mint: Mysia, Cyzicus
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 17.5 mm. Weight: 2.62 gm. Die axis: 7
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.810
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, cuirassed, and draped bust of Valens to right.
DNVALEN SPFAVG
Reverse: Valens holding a labarum in his left hand and dragging a barbarian by the hair with his right hand..
GLORIARO MANORVM in ex.: SMKgamma
DNVALEN SPFAVG
Reverse: Valens holding a labarum in his left hand and dragging a barbarian by the hair with his right hand..
GLORIARO MANORVM in ex.: SMKgamma
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