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ROME IMPERIAL, Valentinian III (425-455 AD), 435 AD, Gold Solidus, graded AU by NGC
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- SKU
- COM1301
- Categories
- Ancient Coins Roman Rome Imperial
This solidus is a very rare issue and a very nice specimen for the type. It is well centered with excellent obverse details and lustrous fields. Refer to NAC auction 120 Lot 904 for a comparable, slightly better specimen.
Obv: Diademed bust of Valentinian III left, wearing consular robes and holding mappa and cruciform sceptre with the legend D N PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG
Rev: Valentinian III in consular robes, enthroned facing, feet on stool, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre with the legend VOT X MVLT XX and mint mark R – V in field and COMOB in exergue
Ravenna Mint
Sear 21272 / RIC x 2036 / Cohen 41
Gold, 4.41 grams, 21 mm
NGC certification 6155326-004 AU Strike 4/5 Surface 4/5
ACCS certification 14NA/R/M/OB
