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NYINC Signature Sale 3061 7-8 Jan 2018
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Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.50 gm, 6h). NGC Gem MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 7th officina, AD 426-429. DN THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm / SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing on double throne, each nimbate and wearing consular robes, holding mappa in right hand, cruciform scepter in left; star above; Z/CONOB. RIC 237. Depeyrot 79/1. An absolutely perfect specimen, with sharp devices and lustrous fields, achieving the highest possible grade issued by NGC for an ancient coin (Gem MS★).
This scarce type was struck to celebrate the successful installation of the young Valentinian III, cousin to Theodosius, on the throne of the Western Roman Empire.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD
Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.50 gm, 6h). NGC Gem MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 7th officina, AD 426-429. DN THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm / SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing on double throne, each nimbate and wearing consular robes, holding mappa in right hand, cruciform scepter in left; star above; Z/CONOB. RIC 237. Depeyrot 79/1. An absolutely perfect specimen, with sharp devices and lustrous fields, achieving the highest possible grade issued by NGC for an ancient coin (Gem MS★).
This scarce type was struck to celebrate the successful installation of the young Valentinian III, cousin to Theodosius, on the throne of the Western Roman Empire.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD