Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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THEODOSIUS II, A.D. 402-450. AV Solidus (4.47 gms), Constantinople Mint, 4th Officina, A.D. 408-420. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Edge Folds.
RIC-202; Dep-73/2. Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and victoriola; to left at feet, prow of galley; star in left field; Δ//CONOB. On the cusp of Mint State status, this enticing example radiates with tremendous brilliance and a rather well executed strike, with the noted edge folding being quite minor and inconsequential.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
RIC-202; Dep-73/2. Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; Reverse: Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and victoriola; to left at feet, prow of galley; star in left field; Δ//CONOB. On the cusp of Mint State status, this enticing example radiates with tremendous brilliance and a rather well executed strike, with the noted edge folding being quite minor and inconsequential.
Estimate: $800 - $1200