61, Lot: 250. Estimate $300. Sold for $195. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.38 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 425-429 AD. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; foot on prow; H/CONOB. RIC X 9; Depeyrot 55/3. Toned VF, graffiti on obverse, encrustation on reverse.