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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.43 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Thessalonica, AD 424-430. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over left shoulder and shield with horseman motif on right arm / GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR, Theodosius standing facing in military dress, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to left, star, TESOB in exergue. RIC X, 365. Depeyrot 51/1. A beautiful example, crisply struck and lustrous, displaying many details usually not seen on this scarce type.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD
Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.43 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Thessalonica, AD 424-430. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, head slightly right, holding spear over left shoulder and shield with horseman motif on right arm / GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR, Theodosius standing facing in military dress, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to left, star, TESOB in exergue. RIC X, 365. Depeyrot 51/1. A beautiful example, crisply struck and lustrous, displaying many details usually not seen on this scarce type.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD