Ancients
Theodosius I the Great (AD 379-395). AV solidus (22mm, 4.35 gm, 6h). Constantinople, AD 379-383. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius right, bust seen from front / CONCORDI-A AVGGGA, Constantinopolis enthroned facing on throne ornamented with lion heads, foot on ship's prow, holding scepter in right hand and resting left on a shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X; CONOB in exergue. RIC IX 47(a)1. Depeyrot 38/1. Small blemish on cheek. NGC (photo-certificate) MS 5/5 - 4/5. From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Sotheby's (New York, 9-10 December 1993), lot 603 (part of).
Estimate: 1000-1300 USD