Lot no. 216
ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL
Valentinian I (364-375). Solidus ND (367-375), Constantinople.
Av D N VALENTINI - ANVS P F AVG. Bust diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Rv. RESTITVTOR - REIPVBLICAE / (star) CONS (crown). Emperor diademed standing left, in military garb, holding labarum in right hand and head back turned towards a victory globe in left hand, which crowns him.
RIC.25a - Dep.21/1; Gold - 4.51 g - 21 mm - 6 h
From a sale NAC 135, 21 November 2022, n° 400.
NGC MS 5/5 3/5 brushed (8237652-003).
A very fine centred strike on a broad blank. Only minimal handling marks and rubbing in the fields, which retain their original brilliance under a light golden patina. Superb at Fleur de coin.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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