Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice June 2022 Auction 1-3 Jun 2022
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THEODOSIUS II, A.D. 402-450. AV Solidus (4.47 gms), Constantinople Mint, 9th Officina, A.D. 430-440. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
RIC-257; Depeyrot-81/1. Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; Reverse: Constantinopolis seated left on throne, with foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield to right side of throne; star to right; Θ//CONOB. Well centered and struck, this example presents some deeper toning around the devices to add further accents and allure.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
RIC-257; Depeyrot-81/1. Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; Reverse: Constantinopolis seated left on throne, with foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield to right side of throne; star to right; Θ//CONOB. Well centered and struck, this example presents some deeper toning around the devices to add further accents and allure.
Estimate: $700 - $1000