VALENS PIECE in gold Flavius Valens 26 March 364 - 9 August 378 Son of GratianCo-emperor of Valentinian I, Gratian and Valentinian II D N VALENS PER F AVG. His bust diademed, draped and cuirassed rightR/. RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE. The Emperor standing left, holding the labarum with his right hand, and his head turned backwards towards a victory held with his left hand. In the field, a cross. In the exergue, ANTA. Solidus (gold penny) struck at Antioch in 364-367. 4.20 g. Traces of mounting. Beautiful. Expert: Mrs Françoise BERTHELOT VINCHON