Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1893. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (4.39 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck circa AD 423-450. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left, cross on cuirass / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, right foot on prow, holding sceptre and Victory; star in left field; COMOB. RIC X 44; Depeyrot 46/3. Good VF. Rare.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.