Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.38 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck AD 420-422. Good VF.

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Lot: 914. Estimated: $ 400

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.38 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck AD 420-422. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross and fold of drapery; Θ//CONOB. RIC X 219; Depeyrot 74/2; Dow, ACTTB, p. 289 (this coin). Toned, obverse die break, trace graffito. Good VF. Very rare from this officina.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 51 (15 September 1999), lot 1530.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Christianity under Constantine the Great (AD 306-337). CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 15:04:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.