★ with Symbolic Importance ★
Theodosius II (402-450 AD.) AV Solidus (21,5mm, 4,44g.). Constantinople, October 437 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield with horseman motif / FELICITER NUBTIIS, Theodosius standing facing, crowned and nimbate, his hands resting on the shoulders of his son-in-law Valentinian III to left, and his daughter Licinia Eudoxia to right, both crowned and nimbate, who hold hands before Theodosius; CONOB in exergue. RIC 267; MIRB 8. Minor flatness on two letters of the reverse legend, otherwise an exceptional example, very well centered, lustrous and almost FDC. Of the highest rarity.
Price realized | 5'500 EUR 4 bids |
Starting price | 4'800 EUR |
Estimate | 6'000 EUR |