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ID:     23565
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Valens
Date Ruled:     AD 364-378
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     AE 3
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 364-375
Diameter:     17.7 mm
Weight:     3.103 g
Obverse Legend:     D N VALEN_S P F AVG
Obverse Description:     Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Legend:     SECVRITAS_REI PVBLICAE
Reverse Description:     Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand, and palm-branch in left.
Exergue:     TES
Mint Mark:     TES/ star/Z in left field/ Δ in right field (type xxxv)
Mint:     Thessalonica
Primary Reference:     RIC IX 027(b)
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=22660
Notes:     Officina "Δ" is unlisted in RIC for this issue for Valens