★ A rare and sharply struck solidus of Valens ★

Valens, 364-378. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.40 g, 5 h), Heraclea, 364. D N VALENS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens to right. Rev. RESTITVTOR REI PVBLICAE / SMHA Valens standing front, head to right, holding labarum in his right hand and Victory on globe in his left. Depeyrot 5/2. RIC 1b. Rare. A beautiful and sharply struck piece of fine style. A few minor scratches, otherwise, extremely fine.