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Auction 98  12 December 2016
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Lot 1490

Estimate: 1000 CHF
Price realized: 800 CHF
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The Roman Empire
Theodosius II, 402 – 450

Solidus, Constantinopolis circa 430–440, AV 4.46 g. D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VOT XXX – MVLT XXXX S Constantinopolis seated l., holding spear and globus cruciger, r. foot on prow, shield at her side; in field r., star. In exergue, CONOB. MIRB 25b. LRC 382. RIC 257. Depeyrot 81/1. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc

A classical frontal portrait solidus, with helmet, holding a shield, and a spear over the emperor's shoulder. Other denominations in silver and bronze continued using the side portrait. AMP.

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