Valens (AD 364-378), Gold Solidus, mint of Thessalonica, 25 February AD 364-24 August AD 367, 4.5 gms., DN VALENS PF AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust left holding mappa and short sceptre, rev. SALVS REIP, Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory on globe, kneeling captive below, two stars in right field, SMTES in exergue (RIC 3b), extremely fine, wonderful style and rare