Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 111 29 May 2019
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Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (23mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck AD 430. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and scepter, foot on prow; star to right, shield at side of throne; TЄSOB. RIC X 366; Depeyrot 52/1 corr. (star to right, not left). EF, lustrous. Struck on a broad flan.
From the Brexit Collection.
Thessalonican mint solidi of Theodosius II are often referred to as rare. In general they are not, in fact, particularly rare; Dr. Metcalf records 130 specimens. However, there are four substantive types, and this particular type is indeed rare with Metcalf (1988) recording just six specimens and Depeyrot (1996) recording nine.
From the Brexit Collection.
Thessalonican mint solidi of Theodosius II are often referred to as rare. In general they are not, in fact, particularly rare; Dr. Metcalf records 130 specimens. However, there are four substantive types, and this particular type is indeed rare with Metcalf (1988) recording just six specimens and Depeyrot (1996) recording nine.