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Lot 882

Starting price: 275 CHF
Price realized: 900 CHF
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Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21.5 mm, 4.50 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 441. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, turned slightly to the right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, ornamented with a cavalryman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VIRT EX-ERC ROM / CONOB Theodosius helmeted and armored moving to right, holding a trophy over his left shoulder with his left hand and looking back at a captive that he is dragging to right with his right; star on the right field. Depeyrot 83/1. RIC 282. Well-struck and attractive; this is one of the scarcer types of Theodosius II. Minor graffiti, scratches and scuff on the obverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
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