Theodosius I. AD 379-395. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Decennalia issue. Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck AD 388-392. Near VF.

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Lot: 695. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Gold

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Theodosius I. AD 379-395. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Decennalia issue. Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Struck AD 388-392. Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, right foot on prow, holding scepter and shield inscribed VOT/ X/ MVLT/ XV in four lines; H//CONOB. RIC IX 71b note; Depeyrot 47/1 var. (officina). Lightly toned, ex-jewelry, edge filing and damage, scratches, light deposits. Near VF.

This reverse legend error described in a footnote on p. 231 from an example in Paris. One additional in CoinArchives (Heritage 271920, 26 May 2019), lot 40445

Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 13:51:20 ET.

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