CNG 94, Lot: 1245. Estimate $750. Sold for $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Valentinian III. AD 425-455. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 425-430. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Valentinian III and Theodosius II seated facing, both nimbate and holding mappa and cruciform scepter; star above; CONOB. RIC X 245; Depeyrot 79/2. Good VF. Very rare.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 154 (13 December 2006), lot 223.