Suevi, in Gaul or Gallaecia AV Tremissis. In the name of Valentinian III, AD 425-455. D N PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Long cross potent within laurel wreath with ended ties and ending in rosette, COIIO in exergue. Cf. Reinhardt, Die Münzen des Swebenreiches, 1937, p. 33, 9-14. 1.50g, 14mm, 6h.

Good Extremely Fine. Very Rare.

From the inventory of a German dealer.

Suebic Gallaecia was the first kingdom to separate from the Roman Empire and mint coins imitating those of the contemporary Roman emperor from about AD 410. The kingdom lasted until 584, when they were overrun by the Visigoths.