Triton XX, Lot: 908. Estimate $750. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.34 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck late AD 425. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder with right hand, on left arm a shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy below / SALVS REI PVB LICAE, facing figures of Theodosius, enthroned, and Valentinian III, standing; wearing consular robes, each holding mappa with right hand and cruciform scepter with left; star above; CONOB. RIC X 234; MIRB 22; Depeyrot 78/1; DOCLR 370-3. Choice EF, lightly toned.