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Lot 502: Valens Æ3 / Victory 
AUCTION: Sale 290 - US Sale
- Sold Winning Bid: $65
- 6 Bid(s)
Description
Date: 364-367 AD
Obverse: DN VALEN-S P F AVG, Pearl diademed draped cuirassed bust right
Reverse: SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, carrying wreath and palm branch
Attribution: RIC IX 7b ii Siscia
Grade: Extremely Fine
Weight: 2.38 grs.
Measure: 20.08 mm.
Notes:
A nice bronze with a bold portrait. Known to history for his disastrous strategy at the Battle of Adrianople. This battle is still studied today by military strategists as a "what not to do" scenario.
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 502
- Listing #: 208889
- Closed: Thursday, November 8, 2012 7:10:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $75