Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 408-420. VF.

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Lot: 915. Estimated: $ 400

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck AD 408-420. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe left; star to left; Γ//CONOB. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2; Dow, ACTTB, p. 289 (this coin). Toned, some graffiti. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection.

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 15:04:40 ET.

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