Flavius ​​Valens Roman Coin Ring

18kt rose gold ring (hallmark: owl) decorated with an ancient Roman copper coin. The coin, a "nummus", presents on the obverse a profile portrait, possibly that of Flavius ​​Valens, Roman emperor of the 4th century (364-378) haloed with the words "Dominus Noster Valens Pius Felix Augustus" (Our Lord Valens Pious Happy Augustus). The reverse reveals an allegory of Victory holding a crown in the right hand and a palm in the left hand, surrounded by the maxim "Securitas Rei Publicae" (The Security of the Public Good). Artisanal work, handmade in Paris by our workshop, contemporary. Gross weight: 4.40 g Finger size: 53 (diameter 16.85 / US 6.30) Height of the pattern: 1.80 cm Pattern width: 2.00 cm Condition: Partial erasures and oxidation of the piece, very slight micro-scratches on the gold parts, see photos. Galerie Pénélope invites you on a journey with the Odyssey, our first collection created from antique pieces, in a very limited edition. Discover the tale behind the collection. The Odyssey collection