FRANCE / MEROVINGIAN Visigoths, pseudo-imperial series. Solidus in the name of Valentinian III ND (440-455), Gaul ? Av D N PIA VALENTI - NIANVS P F AVG. Bust diademed, draped and cuirassed, right, under a crown. Rv. VICTORI - A AVCCC / CONOB. The Emperor in military garb facing, holding a victory crown in his left hand and a long cross in his right hand, his right foot resting on the head of an enemy; accosted by R - V. MEC.167-169 v. - RIC.X.3715 v. ; Gold - 4.32 g - 20.5 mm - 6 h With characteristic features of Visigoth coinage in Gaul, probably under Theodoric I (418-451) or Theodoric II (453-466), possibly in Toulouse. Very fine minting, with a characteristic corner break in the hair. Golden patina. Superb to Fleur de coin.