98, Lot: 177. Estimate $300. Sold for $432. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THEODOSIUS II.408-450 AD. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.43 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 430-440 AD. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing fallen enemy / Constantinopolis seated left on throne, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, foot on prow, shield at her side, star in right field;
Q/CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. Good VF.