About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Valens, wearing a diadem and facing right.
On the back (reverse), the goddess Victory walks to the left, holding a wreath and a palm.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Coin Portraying Emperor Valens
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 364 CE–378 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: D N VALENS P F AVG Reverse: SECVRITAS REIPVELICAE
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1375
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10271/manifest.json