Eid Mar Auctions

Auction 1  –  16 December 2023

Eid Mar Auctions, Auction 1

Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Coins

Sa, 16.12.2023, from 4:00 PM UTC
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Description

★ 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.

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Price realized 5'500 EUR 4 bids
Starting price 4'800 EUR
Estimate 6'000 EUR
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