Coin

29-129-42

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-129-42
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Mediterranean
Creator Valens
Period Imperial Roman Period
Date Made 364-378 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Iconography Diademed Bust | Valens | Winged Victory | Wreath
Description

Large chunks taken off top and bottom edges -- about 1/3 of coin missing. Dark green and brown patina.

Obverse: Bust of Valens facing r. ---VAL--- diademedhead.

Reverse: Winged Victory holding wreath advancing l. --URITAS ---BLI----. (SECURITAS REPUBLICAE)

AE 4. Similar to AE 3.

Outside Diameter 1.45 cm
Credit Line Deposited by John MacLeod. pre-1929

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