Davissons Ltd.
Auction 39 1 Apr 2020
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Valentinian III. A.D. 425-455. AV solidus. 4.49 gm. 21 mm. Ravenna mint. Struck A.D. 426-circa 430. His rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; D N PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG / Emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe, right foot on human-headed serpent; VICTORI-A AVGGG around, R-V flanking, COMOB in exergue. RIC X 2011. Good Extremely Fine; sharply struck and lustrous, with red gold toning highlights. Choice example.
Ex Davissons Auction 19 (1 May 2003) lot 4.