CNG 91, Lot: 971. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck AD 425-430. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left / Theodosius II and Valentinian III enthroned facing, each nimbate and wearing consular robes, and holding mappa and cross-tipped scepter; star above; Θ//CONOB. RIC X 237; Depeyrot 79/1. EF.