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Suevic Kingdom, in the name of Valentinian III, AV Tremissis, c.469-500,
Braga Mint (?)
D N PLA VALINTINIANVS P C
Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
(No legend)
Cross surrounded by wreath terminating in large jewel engraved with X,
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CONO in exergue
15mm, 1.05g
Peixoto Cabral & Metcal, 1997 "Suevic Coinage", Plate 6;
Cayon 4
Notes: While the Suevi/Sueves minted coins in the name of Valentinian III for
more than a century (c.469-549 AD), this coin belongs to the beginning
of this period. Please
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