Another great coin pman. In fact this is my only gold coin: VALENS AV Solidus OBVERSE: DN VALENS PER F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right REVERSE: RESTITVTOR REIPUBLICAE, Valens standing right, holding labarum in right hand & Victory on globe in left, cross to left. Mintmark star ANTE star Struck at Antioch, 364 AD 3.6g, 19mm Antioch RIC 2d,xxxvii-5
Bing, great coin, love the reverse.... you do a way better job on description, lots to learn from "experts" like you.
Beautiful coin. I have one also. I don’t know too much about these coins. Can some one fill me in please.
Hi mate. I’m new to this site. Nice coin. I also have one. I don’t know too much about these coins. Can you supply any info about a mint state valens solidus?
I got mine from CNG few months ago unfortunately it has a edge cut as was removed from a mount I believe nevertheless I paid right price considering this which was within my budget. ( The better condition could cost way more ) ex CNG auction 413 lot 476
@panzerman , that is a real beauty--very crisp too. I presume the obverse photo shows the true color better than the reverse photo.
Thanks, yes the obverse shows better, I took those photos/ not very good.... Coin was from Tkalec AG Auction in 2006. I was really lucky in that auction, I ended up winning the FDC Valens for 1600 SFRS/ and best for last a FDC Constantius I Chlorus Aureus Ticinum Mint/ 2 known for 9000 SFRS
Hi Conrad/ Valens is a more common Emperor/ the Solidi/ Tremissis/ Semissis were struck at 10 different mints. In FDC the coins are pricey still A really good source reference book on Roman Imperial/ Byzantine coinage is ERIC II. John
I don't mind. The coin shop no longer deals in Ancient coins however. Ancient and Historical Coins and Ancient Artifacts. Now they deal almost exclusively in Asian coins and artifacts. They are expats located in Bangkok
