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E-Sale 64  28 Nov 2019
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Lot 935

Estimate: 750 GBP
Price realized: 1400 GBP
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Valentinian I AV Solidus. Antioch, AD 365. D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, emperor in military attire standing facing, head right, holding Victory on globe and labarum inscribed with staurogram; ANTΓ in exergue. RIC 2a, iv var. (unlisted officina); Depeyrot 23/1. 4.44g, 21mm, 6h.

Near Mint State; very minor scratch to rev. right field, otherwise untouched, with excellent detail and muted lustre. Extremely Rare.

From further finds of a scattered hoard found in West Norfolk, Sunday 1st July 2018 - Monday 9th July 2018. Submitted for consideration as Treasure, and returned to the finders. PAS ID: NMS-488B7B.

Though this officina is unlisted by RIC for Valentinian I, they do note it striking for Valens in the same period and indeed Depeyrot notes one extant example of this issue that he was aware of.
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