Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1925. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $585. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Valentinian III. AD 425-455. AV Solidus (4.36 g, 6h). Constantinople mint; 10th officina. Struck AD 425-429. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left / Theodosius II and Valentinian III enthroned facing, each nimbate and wearing consular robes, and holding mappa; star above; I//CONOB. RIC X 243; Depeyrot 79/2. Good VF, lightly toned.

From the Marc Poncin Collection. Ex Elsen 85 (10 September 2005), lot 460.