Watch List notes:

Ancients
Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.47 gm, 6h). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 3rd officina, ca. AD 430-440. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VOT XXX-MVLT XXXX Γ, Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse scepter in left, shield beside; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 257. Depeyrot 81/1. Brilliant strike and surfaces, well deserving of the coveted "Gem MS" designation.

Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3061 NYINC (7 January 2018), lot 29421

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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD