Galla Placidia. Augusta, AD 421-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Ravenna mint. Struck AD 444-445.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 903. Estimated: $ 5 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 9 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Galla Placidia. Augusta, AD 421-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Ravenna mint. Struck AD 444-445. D N GALLA PLA CIDIA P F AVG, pearl-diademed (with four tails) and draped bust right, wearing earring and two pearl necklaces, cross on right shoulder; crowned by Manus Dei above / VOT XX MVLT XXX, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross with right hand; star above; R-V//COMOB. RIC X 2020; Ranieri 76 corr. (cross on shoulder); Depeyrot 16/3; Biaggi 2333. Underlying luster, minor metal flaw on obverse. EF.

From the Weise Collection. Ex New York Sale IX (13 January 2005), lot 214.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.