1 Follis / AE3 Byzantine Empire (330-1453) Bronze Valens (328-378)

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Denomination:

1 Follis
AE3

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Byzantine Empire (330-1453)

Issue year(s):

364-367

Person:

Valens (328-378)

Valens, AE3, February 25, 364-August 24, 367, First Period, Siscia, Officina 1

D N VALEN_S P F AVG

Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right

SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE

Victory advancing left, wreath in right hand, palm in left

. ASISC in exergue

17mm x 19mm, 2.31g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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