325, Lot: 687. Estimate $500. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 441-450. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Constantinopolis enthroned left, with left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield at side, star to left; COMOB. RIC X 293; Depeyrot 84/1. Near EF.