The Visigoths
Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Valentinian III, 425-455. Solidus, uncertain mint in Gaul circa 439-455, AV 4.37 g. Blundered legend; Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORI- AAVGGG Emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe, r. foot on man-headed serpent; in field, R-V; and in exergue, CONOB. C 19. RIC 3713. Very rare. Metal flaw on obverse, minor marks and traces of mounting on edge, otherwise very fine Ex Busso Peus 328, 1990, 795; Italo Vecchi 14, 1999, William Subjack, 11; NAC 75, 2013, 433 and NAC 100, 2017, 2039 sales.