Member of the Valentinian dynasty.

Younger brother of Valentinian I and emperor of the eastern part of the empire. He died in battle.

FLAVIVS IVLIVS VALENS AVGVSTVS

During the reign of Valens (364-378), coinage in the eastern half of the Roman Empire showed the following main characteristics: Types of coins: Solidus: The gold solidus was the main gold coin of the empire. Valens solidus weighed 4.45 grams and weighed 21 carats. The obverse of the solidus usually shows a portrait of Valens, and the reverse shows the emperor's ascension, victory, or other propaganda depiction.Follis: The follis were the most common bronze coins. It weighed between 8 and 10 grams and had a face value of 40 nummus. The front of the follis featured the portrait of Valens, and the reverse featured the emperor's military victories or religious themes. Other coins: During the reign of Valens, denarius, quinarius, and miliarens were minted, but these were less common. During the reign of Emperor Valens, five main mints were minted in the eastern half of the empire operated: Antioch: The main mint of the Eastern Empire, which minted solidus, follis, and other coins in large quantities. Constantinople: The second most important mint of the empire, which mainly minted solidus and follis. Nicomedia: A major mint that minted solidus, follis, and other also minted coins.Cyzicus: A smaller mint that minted mainly follis.Thessalonica: A smaller mint that minted mainly follis.During the reign of Valens, the quality of coinage gradually deteriorated. The gold content of the solidi decreased and the weight of the follis became lower. The amount of coinage increased significantly in the 370s, which led to inflation. The coins often featured propagandistic messages that glorified the power and virtues of Emperor Valens.