Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.46 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck October AD 425-429. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 588.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Gold

Estimate: $ 750

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Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.46 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 2nd officina. Struck October AD 425-429. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif on shoulder / Theodosius II and Valentinian III enthroned facing, both nimbate and wearing consular robes, both holding mappa and cruciform scepter; * above; B//CONOB. RIC X 237; Depeyrot 79/1. Toned. Near EF.

From the G. Savonarola Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 120 (11 May 2022), lot 969.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 129 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2025. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 13 May at 2 PM ET.

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