Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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ROMAN IMPERIAL. Theodosius II. A.D. 402-450. AV tremissis. 1.48 gm. 14.5 mm. Constantinople mint. Struck A.D. 430-440. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II to right. / VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / CONOB Victory advancing right, her head turned to left, holding wreath in her right hand and globus cruciger in her left; in field to right, star. RIC X 273. Depeyrot 70/1. MIRB 45. Choice Extremely Fine, with claims to Mint State; perfectly centered and sharply struck on a broad full round flan. Charming young portrait.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, privately acquired in the early 2000s.