Watch List notes:

VALENTINIAN III, (A.D. 425-455), gold solidus, Ravenna mint, issued 440-455, (4.35 g), obv. diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right of Valentinian III, around D N PLA VALENTI NIANVS P F AVG, rev. emperor Valentinian III standing facing, holding long cross and Victory, with foot on serpent, VICTORI A AVGGG around, R V across, CONOB below, (S.21265, RIC 2010, DOC 841-3, C.19). Graffiti in obverse field, good very fine and rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously CNG private purchase, 2.6.2005. With ticket.