VOT XX MVLT XXX

Bust of Galla Placidia to the right, draped with Chi-Rho on right shoulder, wearing a diadem of pearls, a double necklace of pearls and long earrings. Above, the hand of God crowning her.

Victoria (Angel) standing left and holding a long Latin cross adorned with jewels. A star above the angel.

Coin illustrated in the RIC X plate 47 n° 1804. Source: Myntkabinett of Stockholm. The only difference between AYC # 2, RIC 1804 and AYC # 2 obv. link, RIC 1808 is the obverse die. Indeed, the RIC X mentions that the RIC 1808 has the same obverse die as a coin minted in Roma. I did not find a different die (except the one illustrated in the RIC plate 47 n° 1804) from that of the AYC # 2 obv. link, RIC 1808 which is therefore linked to Roma. To sum up, I found two different obverse dies as well as two different reverse dies for this mint. Obverse 1 and Reverse 1: AYC # 2, RIC 1804. Obverse 2 and Reverse 2: AYC # 2 obv. link, RIC 1808. 

All Solidi of all types and in all mints (except the one in Constantinople) always display a double pearl necklace. Except for AYC # 7 (see comment). This little detail may make the difference with the smaller denominations.

The coin illustrated in the RIC X seems to have only one ribbon coming out of the letter G of AVG on the obverse (the other letter G being glued to the next one, not leaving room for a ribbon or maybe lowercase). The other obverse which was also used in Roma has a ribbon protruding from each letter G.

Uncertainty about the cross on the shoulder, Latin or Chi - Rho? I noted Chi - Rho as is the case for the other Solidi for this Empress. The low-resolution illustration appears to show the letter F on the obverse in the shape of a  with perhaps a very small horizontal bar below the first. Blocked die or mistake? The pearl necklace seems double but a doubt remains.

On the reverse I noted ''Angel'' in the description. We can also say that this is Victoria but the image of the victory at that time had indeed become that of an angel symbolizing the Christian victory. I note that this character is probably also a representation of the Empress in the guise of the angel. Indeed, the character often wears the same double pearl diadem and the clothes are decorated like those of Galla Placidia. I have noticed many times that on the coinage of various Empresses the character on the reverse is depicted as the Empress.