★ Ex Spink, 10 October 1990, 199 and Christie's, 19 October 1970, 191 ★
Theodosius I, 379-395. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 380. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I to right. Rev. CONCOR-DIA AVGGG• / CONOB Constantinopolis, turreted and head to right, seated facing on throne, holding scepter in her right hand and globe in her left and placing her right foot on a prow. Depeyrot 30/2. RIC 45c var. (officina letters instead of • after AVGGG). Lightly toned and with an attractive portrait. A few minor deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collections of a retired senior air force officer and that of Andre Constantine Dimitriadis, Heritage 3032, 10 April 2014, 23680, ex Spink, 10 October 1990, 199 and Christie's, 19 October 1970, 191.
Price realized | 1'800 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |