Roman Empire, Anthemius, Solidus 467-472, Rome, NGC graded, very rare

Roman Empire. Anthemius. Solidus 467-472, Rome. Gold 4.42 g.; 21 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Anthemius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with cross behind left shoulder. Obverse caption: D N ANTHEMIVS P F AVG // Reverse: Anthemius and Leo I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, each holding spear in outer hand and supporting a globe surmounted by a cross between them; in centre field, ROMA in monogram, • below. In exergue, COMOB. Reverse caption: SALVS REI PVBLICAE / ROMA • // COMOB

RIC: 2831. DOC 925. RIC X Anthemius 2831.

Magnificent and extremely rare specimen of Solidus! Remarkable quality, on a very wide flan! It is very rare for Solidi to be on such a wide flan. There are a few weaknesses of striking, particularly in the grenetis surrounding the portrait. Traces of cleaning on the flan. Traces of circulation are visible on the portrait, much less on the reverse which is in an excellent state of conservation.
NGC graded AU Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5; edge bend.