Ancients
Theodosius I the Great (AD 379-395). AV solidus (21mm, 4.33 gm, 12h). Constantinople, AD 379-383. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius right, bust seen from front / CONCOR-DIA AVGGGA, Constantinopolis enthroned facing, holding scepter in right hand and globe in left, CONOB in exergue. RIC IX 45(d)1. NGC (photo-certificate) XF 5/5 - 3/5, light graffito.From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Neil S. Phillips Collection (Spink London, 7-9 October 1997), lot 408.
Estimate: 1500-1900 USD