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ID:     RIC_X_unlisted
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Galla Placidia
Date Ruled:     AD 421-450
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 441-450
Diameter:     20.5 mm
Weight:     4.45 g
Obverse Legend:     GALLA PLA_CIDIA AVG
Obverse Description:     Pearl-diademed, draped bust right, wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by the Hand of God.
Reverse Legend:     IMP XXXXII' COS●_XVII'P'P'
Reverse Description:     Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding sceptre and globus cruciger, left foot on prow, shield at her side; star in left field
Exergue:     COMOB
Mint Mark:     COMOB
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     RIC unlisted
Reference2:     LRC 834
Photograph Credit:     Artemide Aste s.r.l
Source:     http://www.artemideaste.com
Special Comments:     (1) 5 points ● omitted after IMP and not COS (see RIC X 299 for Theodosius II for similar inscription
Price Sold For:     7500 Euro
Date Sold:     10/12/2011
Notes:     Artemide Aste Auction XXXIV: Lot No. 161