CNG 93, Lot: 1285. Estimate $750. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 430-440. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and scepter, foot on prow; round shield to right; star in right field; A//CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. EF, toned, traces of deposits, light scratch in field on obverse.

From the Kelly J. Krizan, M.D. Collection.