Gold solidus of Valentinian III, Ravenna, 439 A.D.
D N IVST GRAT HONORIA P F AVG; Pearl-diademed and draped bust of Justa Grata Honoria r., cross on shoulder; manus Dei holding nimbus above.
BONO REI PVBLICAE; Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in upper left field; R - V in fields; COMOB in exergue.
RIC 2022; Cohen 1; Depeyrot 15/1
Picture credit: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. (Mail Bid Sale 72), 14.6.2006, lot 1928
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