ANCIENT COINS, THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST (PART III), Arcadius (AD 383-408), Gold Solidus, mint of Thessalonica, struck AD 397-402, D N ARCADI-VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, with a spear and shield, rev CONCORDI-A AVGGG, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, holding a sceptre and a Victory on globe, her right foot resting on a prow, COMOB in exergue, 3.97g, 12h (RIC 37; Depeyrot 45/1). Attractively toned, nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate: £400-500