1976.79.871: Coin of Valens
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1976.79.871
- People
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Valens, Roman (r. 364-378 CE)
- Title
- Coin of Valens
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 364-378
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
- Period
- Roman Imperial period, Late
- Culture
- Roman Imperial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/182182
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Bronze
- Metal
- AE
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 2.09 g
- Die Axis
- 12
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: D N VALENS P F AVG
- Reverse Inscription: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- RIC IX 24a(xvi), p. 121
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
- Accession Year
- 1976
- Object Number
- 1976.79.871
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obverse: Bust of Valens r., draped, cuirassed, with rosette diadem.
Reverse: Winged Victory l. holding wreath and palm; SM [ivy leaf] RQ in exergue.
Verification Level
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