296, Lot: 396. Estimate $300. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.34 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 423-425. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross; CONOB. RIC X 219; Depeyrot 74/2. Good VF, graffito (K) to right of bust, tiny ding in reverse field.