Valens

Valens

Dynasty: Family of Valentinian

As the brother of Valentinian I, Valens was appointed to be his co Emperor in charge of the East. He outlived Valentinian, but fell in the Battle of Adrianople against the Goths

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Valens

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• DN VALENS MAX AVGVSTVS
• DN VALENS PER AVG
• DN VALENS PER F AVG
• DN VALENS PF AVG
• VALENS AVGVS

Coins of Valens currently available

Valens Silver siliqua issued AD 367-375 Obv: DN VALENS PF AVG, Bust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right Rev: VRBSROMA, (TRPS in ex.), Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and spear Nearly Extremely Fine   |   AUD $400.00