Gold solidus of Avitus, Arles, 9 July 455 - 17 October 456 A.D.
D N AVITVS PERP F AVG; Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Avitus r.
VICTORIA AVGGG; Emperor in military attire standing r., holding long cross and Victory on globe, resting l. foot on recumbent captive; A - R in field; COMOB in exergue.
RIC 2401; Cohen 5; Lacam pl. 9, 16; Depeyrot 24/1; Kent-Hirmer pl. 193, 759
Picture credit: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. (Auction 72), 3.2.2013, lot 4234
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