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Solidus with bust of Galla Placidia
Byzantine, Ravenna
Reign of Valentinian III
about A.D. 426–430
Mint: Italy, Ravenna
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 2.42 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.627
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Galla Placidia right, diademed, draped, with necklace, crowned by hand, above. On her right shoulder: Chi Rho.
DNGALLAPLA CIDIAPFAVG
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding tall cross. Above star.
VOTXX MVLTXXX In field: R V In exergue: COMOB
The Empress wears elaborate jewelry, including the imperial fibula (previously only worn by the senior emperor) indicating her status as Augusta (empress).
DNGALLAPLA CIDIAPFAVG
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding tall cross. Above star.
VOTXX MVLTXXX In field: R V In exergue: COMOB
The Empress wears elaborate jewelry, including the imperial fibula (previously only worn by the senior emperor) indicating her status as Augusta (empress).
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)