86, Lot: 97. Estimate $500. Sold for $449. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEODOSIUS II. 408-450 AD. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.24 gm). Struck 424-425/30 AD. Thessalonica mint. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Theodosius standing facing, holding standard and globus-cruciger; star in left field; TESOB. RIC X 363; Depeyrot 51/1. Good VF, clipped. Scarce reverse type.