Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1927. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Valentinian III. AD 425-455. AV Solidus (4.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 450-455. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in right field; CONOB. RIC X 505; Depeyrot 87/2. VF, slightly wavy flan. Rare.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.