VALENS PIECE in gold Flavius Valens 26 March 364 - 9 August 378 D N VALENS PER F AVG. His bust diademed, draped and cuirassed right. R/. RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE. The Emperor standing left, holding the labarum with his right hand, and his head turned back towards a victory held with his left hand. In the field, a cross. In the exergue, ANTI. Solidus (gold coin) minted in Antioch in 364-367 (4.27 g) Traces of mounting. Graffiti on reverse. Very nice. Expert: Mrs Françoise BERTHELOT VINCHON