98, Lot: 180. Estimate $250. Sold for $405. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

VALENTINIAN III. 425-455 AD. AV Solidus (19mm, 4.19 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 430-440 AD. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, head slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing fallen enemy / Constantinopolis seated left on throne, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, foot on prow, shield at her side, star in right field; H/CONOB. RIC X 260; Depeyrot 81/2. VF, graffiti on obverse, an edge mark.