Description: Valens | AE3 Reference: RIC IX 18B Date: 364-367 CE Obverse: D N VALENS P F AVG: Bust of Valens, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right Reverse: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.TESA in exergue Mint: Thessalonica Size: 17.0 mm Weight: 2.23 grams IRONY ON MULTIPLE LEVELS. Firstly, this coin type proclaiming the "Security of the Republic" is ironic due to the fact that the Roman Republic had been dead as a doornail for 400 years by the time the coin was struck (and everybody knew it!). Secondly, the emperor Valens is infamous for botching the resettlement of the Goths on the Danubian frontier. Valens assigned two incompetent and corrupt officials (Lupicinus and Maximus ) to oversee the resettlement. After these officials inflicted numerous hardships on the Goths (and failed to confiscate their weapons), the would-be-settlers revolted against the Romans. This rebellion culminated in the death of Valens himself at the Battle of Adrianople in 378 CE, and widespread pillaging of Roman lands. Not exactly a "secure" situation. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-12-03T23:13:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Nummus
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 364-367
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
Ruler: Valens
Certification: Uncertified
