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Coin Detail
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ID:
153179
Type:
Roman Imperial
Issuer:
Valentinian III
Date Ruled:
AD 424-455
Metal:
Gold
Denomination:
Solidus
Struck / Cast:
struck
Date Struck:
AD 450
Diameter:
21 mm
Weight:
4.42 g
Obverse Legend:
D N VALENTIN_IANVS P F AVG
Obverse Description:
Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed (with jewel), cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, an left arm shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy.
Reverse Legend:
VICTORI_A AVGGG S
Reverse Description:
Victory standing left, suporting long jeweled cross, with star in right field
Exergue:
CONOB
Mint Mark:
CONOB
Mint:
Constantinople
Primary Reference:
RIC X 0506 var
Reference2:
Depeyrot 87/2
Reference3:
MIRB 6b (Marcianus) var. (officina)
Reference4:
DOCLR 864 var. (same)
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=55310
Grade:
Good VF
Notes:
Very rare, and unpublished with this officina.
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
