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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2002.129.127
People
Valens, Roman (r. 364-378 CE)
Title
Coin (AE3) of Valens, Siscia
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
364-367
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Siscia (Illyria)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/141897

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.22 g
Die Axis
12
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: D N VALENS P F AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC IX, p. 146, 7b

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Townsend-Vermeule Gift
Accession Year
2002
Object Number
2002.129.127
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of Valens r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem.
Reverse: Victory advancing l., holding wreath and palm. ASISC in exergue.

Verification Level

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