VISIGOTHS, Gaul. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Uncertain king. 417-507. AV Tremissis (14mm, 1.41 g, 6h). Imitating a Ravenna mint issue of the Roman emperor Valentinian III (425-455). Uncertain Gallic mint. Struck circa 425-455 or later.Electronic Auction 464 The Richard A. Jourdan Collection – Early Medieval & Islamic, Gold Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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VISIGOTHS, Gaul. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Uncertain king. 417-507. AV Tremissis (14mm, 1.41 g, 6h). Imitating a Ravenna mint issue of the Roman emperor Valentinian III (425-455). Uncertain Gallic mint. Struck circa 425-455 or later. D N PL VΛLENTINΛNVS P Γ ΛC, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Cross pattée within wreath with large central jewel and ornate ribbons; COMOB. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 9 (official Rome mint issue); Reinhart, Münzen –; cf. RIC X 3784 (Burgundians or Franks); cf. BMC Vandals 4-5 (Vandals); cf. MEC 1, 171 (for type); cf. CNG 66, lot 1670 (same). Toned, minor hairline flan crack. VF. Very rare. |