Valens Collection

Turkey, Istanbul, Aqueduct of Valens

Siliqua (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valens, 364-378. Creator: Unknown
Siliqua (Coin) Portraying Emperor Valens, 364-378. Reverse: the goddess Roma holding the diminutive figure of Victory and a sceptre. Minted in Augusta Treverorum (modern Trier)

Coin Portraying Emperor Valens, 364-378. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Valens, 364-378

Portrait of Roman Emperor Valens
Roman Emperor Valens, 328-378. Flavius Julius Valens Augustus, Eastern Roman Emperor, Byzantine Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Portrait of Roman Emperor Valentinian I
Roman Emperor Valentinian I, 321-375. Flavius Valentinianus Augustus or Valentinian the Great, Byzantine Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Portrait of Roman Emperor Herennius Etruscus
Roman Emperor Herennius Etruscus, 227-251. Caesar Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Aqueduct of the Greek Emperors, near Pyrgo 1854
Aqueduct of the Emperor Valens, near Pyrgo. 1854

Meeting of the Roman Emperor Valens and the Visigothic King Athanaric on the Danube, 369 (engraving)
3647143 Meeting of the Roman Emperor Valens and the Visigothic King Athanaric on the Danube, 369 (engraving) by German School

Gold Solidus of Valens (364-78), Byzantine, 364-378. Creator: Unknown
Gold Solidus of Valens (364-78), Byzantine, 364-378

The Mass of Saint Basil, 1746. Creator: Pierre Subleyras
The Mass of Saint Basil, 1746

The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. Artist: Anonymous
The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Gold medal of the Roman emperor Valens (328 ? 9 August 378)

Aqueduct Of The Emperor Valens, Near Pyrgo, Turkey. Engraved By R. Wallis After W. H. Bartlett
Aqueduct Of The Emperor Valens, Near Pyrgo, Turkey. Engraved By R. Wallis After W.H. Bartlett

Valens Aqueduct - Istanbul, Turkish Date: circa 1930s

CONSTANTINOPLE, c1900. A view of Constantinople, Ottoman Empire, with Aqueduct of Valens in the background. Photograph by Guillaume Berggren, c1900

ISTANBUL: AQUEDUCT, c1890. The Valens Aqueduct in Istanbul, Turkey, completed under the reign of Byzantine Emperor Valens in the 4th century A.D. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, c1890

Istanbul - The Aqueduct of Valens
The Aqueduct of Valens - Constantinople. Built by Emperor Valens in about 375 AD. Water tapped from streams outside the city. In use until the late 19th century

Vue generale de l Aqueduc de Valens. Wall, roofs of buildings, and minarets; in background the Aqueduct of Valens, Istanbul. Date between 1870 and 1910

The Aqueduct of Valens - Constantinople. Built by Emperor Valens in about 375 AD. Water tapped from streams outside the city. In use until the late 19th century

Valens Aqueduct - Constantinople
Setting of the sun on the ruins of the Byzantine Aqueduct, built by Emperor Valens in about 375 AD. Water tapped from streams outside the city. In use until the late 19th century

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Valens, the name that echoes through history, conjures images of grandeur and power. From the majestic Aqueduct in Constantinople to the captivating portraits of this Roman Emperor, his legacy is etched into the annals of time. In Turkey's vibrant city of Istanbul, stands proudly the Aqueduct of Valens, a testament to engineering brilliance. This architectural marvel served as a lifeline for ancient Constantinople, providing water to its inhabitants with grace and efficiency. Coins bearing Emperor Valens' likeness reveal glimpses into his reign. Crafted by unknown hands, these Siliqua coins capture his regal visage and symbolize his authority over an empire spanning from 364-378 AD. The portraits immortalize Valens alongside fellow emperors such as Valentinian I and Herennius Etruscus. These paintings depict their stoic expressions and commanding presence - rulers who shaped history with their decisions. One engraving transports us back to 369 AD when Emperor Valens met Athanaric, the Visigothic King on the Danube River. A meeting that would shape alliances and alter destinies forever; it showcases two powerful leaders locked in negotiation amidst turbulent times. A Byzantine gold solidus coin further emphasizes Valen's influence even after death. Minted between 364-378 AD, this precious artifact serves as a reminder of his enduring impact on both politics and economy during this era. Artistic masterpieces like "The Mass of Saint Basil" by Pierre Subleyras or "The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste" remind us that beyond political prowess lay a man deeply connected to faith. These works reflect upon religious devotion intertwined with imperial rule during Valen's reign. Valens' story lives on through these remnants scattered across time - aqueducts standing tall against centuries' weariness; coins whispering tales from long-forgotten markets; portraits capturing the essence of an emperor's might.