Ancients
Theodosius II (AD 408-450). AV solidus (22mm, 4.44 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5, clipped. Thessalonica, ca. AD 424-430. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR, Theodosius II standing facing, labarum in right hand with X on banner, globus cruciger in left; star in left field, TESOB• in exergue. RIC X 365. Depeyrot 51/1 var. (pellet in exergue). Rare issue with pellet in exergue. Attractive, bright surfaces.
From the Collection of a Philhellene. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 64 (24 September 2003), lot 1228.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 700-1000 USD