301, Lot: 359. Estimate $400. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.39 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 408-430. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, right foot set upon prow, holding scepter and globus surmounted by crowning Victory; star to left; A//CONOB. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Near EF, scratch on nose, obverse die break around 9 o’clock.