CNG 106, Lot: 858. Estimate $500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 442-443. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy / Constantinopolis seated left, left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield at side; star to left; COMOB. RIC X 310; MIRB 33; Depeyrot 84/1; DOCLR 414-425. EF, traces of underlying luster.