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Valentinian III. Gold Solidus (4.40 g), AD 425-455. Rome, AD 426-455. D N PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P
F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian III right. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG,
emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe, resting foot on serpentine human head;
R-V//COMOB. (RIC 2014; Depeyrot 46/1). Underlying luster present. Superb extremely fine.
$ 800
1267
Leo I. Gold Solidus (4.49 g), AD 457-474. Constantinople, AD 457-ca. 468. D N LEO PE-RPET AVG,
diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Leo I facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and
shield with horseman spearing enemy. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long
jeweled cross; star in right field; B//CONOB. (RIC 605; Depeyrot 93/1).
NGC grade Gem MS; Strike:
5/5, Surface: 5/5.
$ 1,500