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Auction 2  11 May 2018
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Lot 343

Estimate: 500 CHF
Price realized: 700 CHF
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Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.35 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation from an irregular mint, after 395. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGG A / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned to right, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left, placing her right foot on prow; in left field, star. Cf. Depeyrot 55/3 and RIC 9 (for prototype). Extremely fine.
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