Valentinian II, 375-392. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.52 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis, 388-392. D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian II to right. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGGG I / CONOB Constantinopolis, helmeted and head to right, seated facing on throne decorated with lion heads, holding scepter in her right hand and globe in her left and placing her right foot on a prow. Depeyrot 46/2. RIC IX 67a.4. Very well centered and sharply struck, a lovely example of fine style. A few faint marks in the fields, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From a North German collection of late Roman coins, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 111, 24 September 2018, 265 and Gorny & Mosch 219, 10 March 2014, 510.
Price realized | 1'800 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |