CNG 87, Lot: 1179. Estimate $500. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.43 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 441. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif / Theodosius standing right, dragging captive and holding trophy over shoulder; star in right field; CONOB. RIC X 282; Depeyrot 83/1. Good VF.