Valens. AD 364-378. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 3.81 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 364. Fine.

Keystone 17 – The W. Toliver Besson Collection
Lot: 272. Estimated: $ 400

Roman Imperial, Gold

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Valens. AD 364-378. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 3.81 g, 6h). Nicomedia mint, 5th officina. Struck AD 364. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Valens standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe left; SMNЄ. RIC IX 2d.1; Depeyrot 10/2. Toned, scratches, graffiti, mount marks. Fine.

From the W. Toliver Besson Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 584 (2 April 2025), lot 853; VAuctions 334/Triskeles 26 (7 December 2018), lot 846.


Closing Date and Time: 22 July 2026 at 11:30:20 ET.



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