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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 154, Lot 1508
The Roman Empire
Priscus Attalus, 409–410
Solidus 409-410, AV 21 mm, 4.45 g. PRISC ATTA – LVS PF AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. INVICTA RO – MA AETERNA Roma seated facing on throne, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear; in field, R – M and in exergue COMOB. C 3. RIC 1404. LRC 812. Depeyrot 39/1.
Exceedingly rare and among the finest specimens known. Well struck on a full flan and extremely fine
Ex Rauch 82, 2008, 662 (illustrated on the cover page) and NAC 56... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming Auction | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 154, Lot 1510
The Roman Empire
Constantius III, 8th February–2nd September 421
Solidus, Ravenna 421, AV 22 mm, 4.46 g. D N CONSTAN – TIVS P F AVG Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGG Emperor standing facing, head r., holding standard and Victory on globe, spurning captive with his l. foot; in field, R – V. In exergue, COMOB. C 1. RIC 1325. Depeyrot 7/4. Ranieri 48.
Very rare. In exceptionally condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimen known. A... | 19 May 2025 | Upcoming Auction | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 129, Lot 584
Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck AD 408-420. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif on shoulder / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe left; * to left; H//CONOB. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Toned, minor graffito, minor die rust on obverse. Good VF.
From the G. Savonarola Col... | 13 May 2025 | Upcoming Auction | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 129, Lot 594
Bonifatius. Comes Africae, AD 422-431. Æ (9mm, 0.92 g, 7h). Carthage mint. Struck circa AD 425-circa 430. DOMINIS NO[S TRIS], pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Rudimentary Christogram within wreath. Cf. RIC X 3815 and 3817 (for similar issues). Dark green-brown and earthen patina, light cleaning scratches, somewhat off center on reverse. Near VF. Extremely rare.
Bonifatius was a successful and decorated general in the Western Roman Empire at a time when competent military le... | 13 May 2025 | Upcoming Auction | |
Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Online Auction 311, Lot 571
RÖMISCHE KAISERZEIT.
Galla Placidia, 388 - 450 n. Chr. AE ø 12mm (1,11g). 425 - ca. 435 n. Chr. Mzst. Rom. Vs.: D N GALLA PLA-[CIDIA P F AVG], drapierte Büste mit Perlendiadem n. r. Rs.: SALVS REI PVBLICE / P RM, Kreuz. RIC 2117. RR! Schwarzbraune Patina, ss
Ex Gorny & Mosch Auktion 241, 2016, Los 2768 (Zuschlag 600,- Euro).
Estimate: 100 EUR... | 2 Apr 2025 | 550 EUR | |
Myntauktioner i Sverige AB - Online Auction 65, Lot 81
ROMAN IMPERIAL COINAGE
Galla Placidia, lived 388-450 CE, Rome. AE4. DN GALLA PLA-CIDIA PF AVG, Female, pearl-diademed bust right, wearing necklace and earrings)(SALVS REI-PVBLICE around plain cross, Mintmark R? in ex. RIC 2112/2113. 1,27 g. Born about 388 CE, Galla Placidia was the daughter of Theodosius I and Galla and the half-sister of Arcadius and Honorius. Taken prisoner by Alarik during the sack of Rome 410 CE, she was eventually married to his successor Ataulf in 414 CE. After his death... | 23 Mar 2025 | 2,600 SEK | |
Baldwin's Auctions Ltd - Auction 120, Lot 86
Ancient Rome
DN GALLA PLA-CIDIA P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Galla Placidia right, wearing a necklace of pearls and with a Christogram on her shoulder. Rev. VOT II MVLT XXX, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star above, R-V across fields, COMOB in exergue. (RIC 2012; Depeyrot 13/2). Extremely Fine. Rare.
Estimate: 2800 - 3500 GBP... | 12 Mar 2025 | 3,200 GBP | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Herakles Auction 2, Lot 121
Roman Imperial
Valentinian III AD 425-455. Struck AD 425-429. Constantinople
Solidus AV
21 mm, 4,49 g
D N VALENTINIANVS P F AVG, helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / SALVS REIPVBLICAE B, Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing, both nimbate, each holding mappa in right hand, cruciform sceptre in left; star above, CONOB in exergue.
Nearly Mint State
RIC X 242; Depeyrot 79/2.
Valentinian III was W... | 3 Mar 2025 | 2,400 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVIII Online Sessions, Lot 6192
Galla Placidia. Augusta, AD 421-450. Æ (11.5mm, 1.64 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck under Theodosius II, AD 423-425. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right / Placidia enthroned facing, head right, placing both hands on breast; star to left; [CONS]. RIC X 426; LRBC –. Brown patina, slight porosity, some faint cleaning scratches. Good Fine. Very rare. An excellent example of this incredibly difficult issue struck for Placidia in the east.
From the Bernard Victory Collection, purchased, Apr... | 22 Jan 2025 | 600 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVIII, Lot 797
Galla Placidia. Augusta, AD 421-450. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck under Theodosius II and Valentinian III, AD 423-425. AEL PLACI DIA AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust right, wearing earring and necklace; being crowned by manus Dei above / VOT XX MVLT XXX, Victory, draped, standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand and fold of drapery in left; star in upper left field; I//CONOB. RIC X 230; Depeyrot 75/4; Biaggi –; Mazzini –. Toned, s... | 14 Jan 2025 | 7,000 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 2438
Galla Placidia, Augusta, 421-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 12 h), Ravenna, circa 426-430. D N GALLA PLA-CIDIA P F AVG Pearl-diademed and draped bust of Galla Placidia to right, Christogram on right shoulder, wearing single pendant earring and pearl necklace; above, manus dei holding wreath. Rev. VOT XX MVLT XXX / R - V / COMOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jewelled cross in her right hand; above, star. Depeyrot 13/2. RIC 2012. Fresh and attractive, with a beautifully ... | 7 Dec 2024 | 4,800 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 32, Lot 2439
Galla Placidia, Augusta, 421-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.48 g, 12 h), Ravenna, circa 430-445. D N GALLA PLA-CIDIA P F AVG Pearl-diademed and draped bust of Galla Placidia to right, cross on right shoulder, wearing single pendant earring and pearl necklace; above, manus dei holding wreath. Rev. VOT XX MVLT XXX / R - V / COMOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jewelled cross in her right hand; above, star. Depeyrot 16/3. RIC 2020. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, nea... | 7 Dec 2024 | 3,200 CHF | |
Jean Vinchon Numismatique - December 2024 Auction, Lot 247
Roman Coins
VALENTINIEN III Placidius Valentinianus 23 octobre 425 - 16 mars 455
D N PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Son buste diadémé, cuirassé et drapé à droite.
R/. VICTORIA AVGGG. L'empereur debout de face, le pied posé sur un serpent à tête humaine, tenant une longue croix et un globe nicéphore. Dans le champ, R-V. À l'exergue, COMOB.
♦ Cohen 19 ; RIC 2018 ; Sear 21265
Solidus (sou d'or) frappé à Ravenne en 426-445. (4,43 g)
Flan irrégulier. Superbe.
Valentinien III est né le 2 j... | 4 Dec 2024 | 1,200 EUR | |
Jean Vinchon Numismatique - December 2024 Auction, Lot 276
Roman Coins
VALENTINIEN III Flavius Placidius Valentinianus
23 octobre 425 - 16 mars 455
Fils de Constance III et de Galla Placidia
D N PLA VALENTINIANVS P F AVG. Buste diadémé, cuirassé et drapé, à droite. R/. VICTORIA AVGGG. L'Empereur debout de face tenant une victoire de la main gauche et le labarum de la main droite, le pied droit posé sur une tête. Dans le champ, R - M. À l'exergue, COMOB. ♦ Cohen 19/25 ; RIC 2014 ; Depeyrot 46/1
Solidus (sou d'or) frappé à Rome. (4,44 g)
Rare. Fl... | 4 Dec 2024 | 500 EUR | |
NumisCorner - Auction 2, Lot 1145
Galla Placidia, Solidus, 426-430, Ravenna, Extremely rare, Gold, AU(50-53)
Bust of Galla Placidia, pearl-diademed, draped, right, wearing necklace and earrings, Chi Rho on shoulder, crowned by Hand of God (Manus Dei)., Victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jewelled cross; star above, The daughter of Theodosius I the Great, Galla Placidia was born in 392 and proved to be a much more formidable character than her weakling brothers, Honorius and Arcadius, As such she could be vi... | 15 Jun 2024 | 4,000 EUR | |