CNG 96, Lot: 927. Estimate $750. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Valentinian III. AD 425-455. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck late AD 425-429. Pearl-diadmed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Theodosius II and Valentinian III enthroned facing, holding mappa and cruciform scepter; star above; Z//CONOB. RIC X 242; Depeyrot 79/2. Choice EF.