Theodosius II, 408 – 450
Solidus, Constantinople 441-450, AV 22 mm, 4.46 g. D N THEODOSI – VS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS – XVII·P·P: Constantinopolis enthroned l., holding sceptre and globus cruciger, l. foot on prow, shield at her side. In l. field, star and in exergue, COMOB. LRC 414. RIC 293. MIRB 33. Depeyrot 84/1 var. (CONOB).
Edge nick at three o’clock on obverse and minor marks on reverse,
otherwise extremely fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
Price realized | 650 CHF 7 bids |
Starting price | 320 CHF |
Estimate | 400 CHF |