Solidus Western Roman Empire (285-476) Gold Valentinian III (419-455)

Valentinian III, AV Solidus, c.430-c.445, Second Period, Ravenna

D N PLA VALENTI_NIANVS P F AVG

Rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right

VICTORI_A AVGGG

Emperor standing facing, right foot on human-headed serpent with open coil, long cross in right hand, Victory on globe in left,
Victory’s drapery “unequally bunched” style

R | V across fields

COMOB in exergue

21mm x 22mm, 4.44g