Siliqua (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valens
Ancient Roman
364–378
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
silverportraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Valens, facing right and wearing a diadem.On the back (reverse), the goddess Roma is depicted seated, holding the diminutive figure of Victory and a sceptre.
