ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Valentinian III (425-455). Solidus for the marriage of Valentinian III to Licinia ND (winter 437-438), Thessalonica. Av D N PLA VALENTI - NIANVS P F AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Valentinian right. Rv. FELICITER - NVBTIIS. Theodosius II standing front, between Valentinian III and Licinia Eudoxia, all three crowned and nimbed; in exergue: COMOB. C. - RIC - - DO - - Depeyrot - ; Gold - 4.35 g - 20.5 mm - 7 h From the J. J. Grano collection, then from sales NGSA II, 2002, No. 151 and NGSA 8, 24 November 2014, No. 204. NGC Ch AU 5/5 4/5 (8231595-001). Close to mint condition, faint flats on the high reliefs, and a golden patina covering the original gloss. Fairly large flan and neat strike. Superb at Fleur de coin. This extremely rare solidus commemorates the marriage of Valentinian III and Licinia, daughter of Theodosius II and Eudoxia, celebrated on 29 October 437. The imperial couple then spent the winter in Thessalonica, where these exceptional coins were minted as part of an imperial gift to mark the occasion. Only 5 examples are known, including our example, all from the same pair of corners. * 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.