Ancients
Theodosius I the Great (AD 379-395). AV solidus (21mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, crimped. Constantinople, AD 379-383. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius right, bust viewed from front / CONCORDI-A AVGGGΓ, Constantinopolis enthroned facing on throne ornamented with lion heads, foot on ship's prow, holding scepter in right hand and resting left on a shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X; CONOB in exergue. RIC IX 47(b)3. Depeyrot 38/1. Flan very slightly bent, otherwise well, struck, lustrous, and highly attractive.
Estimate: 1200-1600 USD