VISIGOTHS, Gaul. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. 417-507. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.35 g, 5h). Imitating a Ravenna mint issue of the Roman emperor Libius Severus (461-465). Uncertain Gallic mint. Struck circa 461-465 or later.Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I Early Medieval, Gold Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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VISIGOTHS, Gaul. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. 417-507. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.35 g, 5h). Imitating a Ravenna mint issue of the Roman emperor Libius Severus (461-465). Uncertain Gallic mint. Struck circa 461-465 or later. D N IBIVS SEVV RVS P F AVC, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; cross pattée below chin / VICTORI Λ AVCCC, emperor standing facing, right foot resting on human-headed serpent, holding long cross and Victory on globe; R-A//COMOB. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 11 (for type); RIC X –; Lacam –; Reinhart –; MEC 1 –; Adams I 343 (this coin). Deposits in devices, minor die breaks, small dig and minor graffiti in obverse field, evidence of mounting. Good VF. Possibly unique, only one specimen – this coin – in CoinArchives. |