412, Lot: 706. Estimate $750. Sold for $1250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.29 g, 12h). Constantinople mint, 6th 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; ς//CONOB. RIC X 219; Depeyrot 74/2. EF, lustrous.

From the Dr. F.K. Collection, purchased from Steinberg’s, March 2005.