CNG 96, Lot: 898. Estimate $500. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.41 g, 12h). Thessalonica mint. Struck AD 402-408. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; cross on breastplate / Constantinopolis seated right, holding scepter and Victory on globe, foot on prow; star to left; COMOB. RIC X 44; Depeyrot 46/3. VF, a few short edge splits, minor marks, traces of deposits. Very rare.

From the Bramhall Collection.