Triton XIX, Lot: 668. Estimate $2000. Sold for $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.49 g, 12h). Consular issue. Constantinople mint. Struck AD 425-430. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear in right hand over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif in left / SALVS REI PVB LICAE, Theodosius II seated facing on curule chair and Valentinian III standing facing, each wearing consular robes and holding mappa and large cross; star above; CONOB. RIC X 2333; MIRB 22; Depeyrot 78/1 Biaggi –. Superb EF, lustrous.