Ancients
Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.38 gm, 12h). Constantinople, AD 425-429. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed facing bust of Theodosius, head turned slightly right, holding spear over right shoulder and shield with horseman motif on left arm / SALVS REI-PVBLICAE Є, Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing on double throne, each nimbate and wearing consular robes, holding mappa in right hand, cruciform scepter in left; star above, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 237. Depeyrot 79/1. A few deposits and surface marks. NGC (photo-certificate) AU 4/5 - 3/5. From The Andre Constantine Dimitriadis Collection. Ex Stack's (New York, 13 November 1991), lot 9.
Estimate: 750-1000 USD