389, Lot: 806. Estimate $500. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.19 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck AD 420-423. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; I//CONOB. RIC X 219; Depeyrot 74/2. Near EF, small mark on Theodosius’ neck, graffito on the reverse.

From the Continental Collection.