Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XI 7 April 2016
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Visigoths, Alaric II(?) AV Solidus. In the name of Libius Severus. Gaul, circa AD 461-507. D N HBIVS SEVERVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGGG, emperor standing facing, right foot on man-headed serpent, holding long cross and Victory; in field, R-A; COMOB in exergue. RIC X, 3755 (Rome); Lacam p. 50, 10; Reinhart 1938, 72; MEC 175. 4.31g, 21mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
From the Dr. Murray Gell-Mann Collection.
It has been suggested that R-A across the reverse field of this solidus gallicus may refer to the Visigothic king Alaric II (Rex Alericus), who succeeded his father Euric as king of Toulouse from AD 485. For commentary see MEC p. 46.
Good Very Fine. Very Rare.
From the Dr. Murray Gell-Mann Collection.
It has been suggested that R-A across the reverse field of this solidus gallicus may refer to the Visigothic king Alaric II (Rex Alericus), who succeeded his father Euric as king of Toulouse from AD 485. For commentary see MEC p. 46.