Ancients
Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.44 gm, 5h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, AD 441-450. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed facing bust of Theodosius, head turned slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm / IMP · XXXXII · COS · XVIII · P · P ·, Constantinopolis seated left, holding cross on globe in right hand and scepter in left, star in left field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 285. Depeyrot 84/1. A splendid specimen of the last Roman solidus to carry a consular date!
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD