Triton XVI, Lot: 1220. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 443-450. D N THEODOSI VS • P • F • AVG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy / IMP . XXXXII . COS • XVII • P • P •, Constantinopolis seated left on throne, right foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and long scepter; shield at side; star in left field; COMOB. RIC X 293; Hahn 33ba; Depeyrot 84/1. In NGC encapsulation graded Ch MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.