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Auction: 24125 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 39: Ancient Coins, featuring the Little Busby Hoard of Roman Denarii - e-Auction
Lot: 1422

Roman Empire, Valentinian III (AD 425-455), AV Solidus, Ravenna, struck c. 426-430, D N PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, pearl-and-rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. VICTORIA AVGGG, 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, R-V across fields, COMOB in exergue, 4.43g (RIC X 2010; DOCLR 841; Depeyrot 17/1), slight die wear to peripheries but otherwise about extremely fine, a great portrait

Provenance

Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 58, 19 September 2001, lot 1414

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Sold for
£2,200

Starting price
£450