Roman Empire - Valens - Siliqua > Lot No. 147

Description:
364-367 AD. Arles. Obv: pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right with DN VALEN-S PF AVG legend. Rev: Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum with plain shaft and Victory on globe. OF in left field, star over II in right field, mintmark CONST in exergue with RESTITV-TOR REIP legend.

Measurements:
2.13 grams.

Condition:
Good very fine.

References:
RIC IX Arles 6d; cf Sear 4114; cf Wildwinds (this coin).

Provenance:
from the Filey, Yorkshire Hoard, 2009 (disclaimed under Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2009:T286). With the British Museum annotated coin envelope (numbered 7) and a copy of the BM disclaiming letter dated 10th September 2009.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £80 - 120 (EUR 100 - 140; USD 130 - 190)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £200