Is this Emp. Valentinian ?

Hello. I can scarcely read Valen on the obverse of this Roman coin . The reverse seems also clear and interesting to me. I could read Republica.. Could you please assist me to better identify it? Thanks.. Charles

 

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Close! It's his brother, Valens, Eastern Roman Emperor.

 

Not a bad coin either.

 

Could you please elaborate on the reverse. Thanks..
Charles

 

What did you want to know about the reverse?

 

Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm. Star in left field. SECURITAS REI PUBLICAE, or safety of the commonwealth. ANT = Antioch mint. Gamma = 3rd officina.

 

Its actually a very nice coin.

 

indeed...nice.

 

For coins of that time period, consider using this site:
http://esty.ancients.info/ricix/
on the AE coins of RIC IX (Valentinian I and later, AD 364 and later).