Nummus of Galla Placidia (421-450)

Galla Placidia, Augusta, 421-450. Nummus (Bronze, 12.5 mm, 1.70 g , 12 h), Rome, circa 425-435. [DN GALLA PLACIDIA PF AVG] Diademed and draped bust of Galla Placidia to right. Rev. SALVS REI P[VBLICE] / RM Cross; in field to left, Є. RIC 2111. Rare and unusually fine for type. Dark green patina. Light deposits, otherwise, very fine.

EX CNG e-auction 460, 29 January 2020, 823.

Gallia Placidia was the granddaughter, daughter, sister, wife and mother of an emperor. As a girl, she was captured by the Visigoths during the Sack of Rome in 410. As a mother, she virtually ruled the Western Roman Empire as regent for her son, Valentinian III. Her mausoleum in Ravenna remains one of the most beautiful examples of Late Antique Christian art to this day. All in all, her coins are quite rare. The portrait is above average in terms of style.

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