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ID number:  BIRBI-LR0058
Object type:  Coin
Institution:  The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Named collection:  G. Haines Collection
Collector:  Haines, Geoffrey
Maker:  Valens; Siscia
Denomination:  Follis
Place made:  Europe: Croatia, Sisak
Culture:  Late Roman
Date made:  367-375
Metal:  Base Metal
Diameter (cm):  1.89
Weight (g):  2.43
Axis (degrees):  180.00
Provenance:  Haines 213. W. S. Lincoln, 1930.
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Description:  Obverse: Bust of Valens, facing r. draped, cuirassed, diademed. Reverse: soldier with standard with Chi-Ro in l. hand and captive in r. hand.

Inscriptions:  Obverse: D N VALEN S P F HVC (our lord Valens pious fortunate Augustus). Reverse: GLORIH RO NHNORVH (glory of the Romans). Mint mark: · B SISC (2 Siscia).

Bibliography:  RIC IX 14b

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Haines, Geoffrey Colton
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