★ A rare solidus of Theodosius I from Aquileia ★

Theodosius I, 379-395. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.14 g, 7 h), Aquileia, August-September 388. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I to right. Rev. VICTOR-IA AVGG / A-Q / COM Two emperors, crowned, seated facing on double-throne, holding a globe together; behind, Victory standing facing with wings spread; below, small palm branch. Depeyrot 21/2. RIC 40b. Rare. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the collection of a retired senior air force officer, ex Hess-Divo 321, 25 October 2012, from the De la Tour Collection, Hess-Divo 314, 4 May 2009, 1650 and ex Künker 111, 18 March 2006, 7104.