CNG 88, Lot: 1446. Estimate $750. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck AD 408-420. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and Victory on globe; to left at feet, prow of galley; star in left field; I//CONOB. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Near EF, minor marks, small bump on edge, traces of deposits.