Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 114 6-7 May 2019
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Valentinian III, 425 – 455. Solidus, Constantinopolis 441-450, AV 4.45 g. DN VALENTIN – IANVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS – XVII P P Constantinopolis enthroned l., holding sceptre and globus cruciger, l. foot on prow, shield at her side; in l. field, star. In exergue, CONOB. C 4. LRC –. MIRB 34aa. RIC Theodosius II 325. Depeyrot 84/2.
Extremely rare. Lovely reddish tone and extremely fine
Privately purchased from Vinchon in 1959. From the Pierre Bastien collection.