Valens, 364-378. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Nicomedia, January 368. D N VALENS P F AVG Pearl-diademed bust of Valens to left, wearing consular robes, holding mappa in his right hand and scepter in his left. Rev. VOTA PV-BLICA / S-N-E Valentinian I and Valens seated facing on double-throne, each nimbate, crowned and in consular robes, holding mappa in their right hands, and scepter in their left; at feet to left and right, bound captives. Depeyrot 19/2. RIC 16b1. Very rare. A beautiful, fresh and very attractive example of this magnificent consular issue. Extremely fine.