Valentinian III, 425-455. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Ravenna, 430-445. D N PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian III to right. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG / R - V / COMOB Valentinian III standing facing, his right foot set on a human-headed serpent, holding a long cross in his right hand and Victory on globe with his left. Cohen 19. Depeyrot 17/1. Ranieri 95. RIC 2018. Well-centered and with underlying luster. Extremely fine.

Superbe luster but mind the human-headed serpent!