Ancients
Theodosius II (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, ca. AD 441-450. D N THEODOSI-VS • P • F • AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / IMP • XXXXII • COS •-XVII • P • P •, Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, globus cruciger in right hand, scepter in left; shield on ground at right; star in left field, COMOB in exergue. RIC X 292. Highly-detailed, sharply struck and on sparkling flan.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD