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Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 402-450). AV solidus (20mm, 4.46 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, ca. AD 442-443. D N THEODOSI-VS•P•F•AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed facing bust of Theodosius II facing, turned 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, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right; grounded shield at side, star in left field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 291.
Although there is some die rust on the reverse across the exergue, it does, in fact, appear to read CONOB (R5 in RIC) as opposed to the usual COMOB (RIC X 293).
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 402-450). AV solidus (20mm, 4.46 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, ca. AD 442-443. D N THEODOSI-VS•P•F•AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed facing bust of Theodosius II facing, turned 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, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right; grounded shield at side, star in left field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 291.
Although there is some die rust on the reverse across the exergue, it does, in fact, appear to read CONOB (R5 in RIC) as opposed to the usual COMOB (RIC X 293).
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-theodosius-ii-eastern-roman-empire-ad-402-450-av-solidus-20mm-446-gm-7h-ngc-ms-5-5-4-5/a/3083-30129.s?type=CoinArchives3083
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD