Roman Empire, Valentinian III (425-455), AV Solidus, Rome,

Description

Roman Empire, Valentinian III (425-455), AV Solidus, Rome, struck 426-430, D N PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG, Valentinian III standing facing, holding long cross in left hand and Victory on globe in right hand, placing right foot on head of human-headed, closed-coiled serpent, 4.30g (RIC X 2011), creased and scuffed, crack through obverse, edge break at 4 o’clock, nevertheless pleasing portrait and toning, fine with better detail