Exceptional for Issue

CNG 87, Lot: 1172. Estimate $300. Sold for $280. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Arcadius. AD 383-408. Æ (15mm, 2.86 g, 6h). Antioch mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 401-403. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with cross / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and Victory on globe; to left at feet, prow of galley; ANTΓ. RIC X 97; LRBC 2797. Near EF, dark green patina. Exceptional strike for this issue.