An exceptional middle-aged portrait of the famous empress
Lot 217
Galla Placidia, Augusta, 421-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.50 g, 6 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. A lustrous, beautiful and unusually well preserved piece with an exceptional middle-aged portrait of the famous empress. A few faint scratches in the fields and with minor weakness on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.
Estimate:
3500 CHF
Starting price:
2800 CHF
Current bid:
2800 CHF
Bid increment:
200 CHF
Minimum bid:
3000 CHF
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Time left:
Closing time: 19-Oct-24, 06:00:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee.

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