Valentinian III, 425-455. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.44 g, 7 h), Ravenna, circa 430-445. D N PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG Pearl-and-rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian III to right. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG / R - V / COMOB Valentinian III standing facing in military attire, holding long cross in his right hand and Victory on globe in his left and placing his right foot on human-headed serpent. Depeyrot 17/1. RIC 2018. Fresh and attractive. Minor flan faults on the obverse and struck from a clashed reverse die with some doubling, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, ex Jacquier 38, 13 September 2013, 641.