Lot 71
Valentinian I (AD 364-375) AV Solidus, Arles, AD 365-366, 4.44g.

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
£4,800
Description
DN VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. RESTITVTOR REIPVBLICAE, Emperor standing facing, head right, holding Victory and sceptre topped with Christogram, KONSTAV in exergue. (RIC IX 61, 1a.1; Depeyrot 136). Good Extremely Fine. Very Rare (mint of Arles).
Footnote
A similar example of this very rare solidus sold in 2013 for 16,000 CHF = £11,000. (Hess-Divo AG, Auction 324, 23/10/2013, lot #121). Only three pieces on CoinArchives.

