164, Lot: 171. Estimate $500. Sold for $696. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.37 g). Thessalonica mint. Struck AD 424-430. Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Theodosius standing facing, holding standard and globus cruciger; star in left field; TESOB. RIC X 361; Depeyrot 51/1. Near EF.