Triton XXII, Lot: 1213. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

VISIGOTHS, Gaul. Pseudo-Imperial issues. 5th century AD. AV Tremissis (14mm, 1.49 g, 12h). In the name and types of the Roman emperor Valentinian III. Uncertain mint in Gaul. D N PLΛ VΛLENTINIΛNVS P F AVC, rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Latin cross pattée within wreath with small spiky leaves and large central jewel; curved disjointed ties flanking XIIX base ties; COIIOB. RIC X 3722; Reinhart 32 = BM Inv. B.12576; MEC 1 –. Good VF, hint of double strike on profile, a few light scratches. Very rare.

From the Londinium Collection. Ex Marc Poncin Collection (Triton X, 9 January 2007), lot 819.