CNG 108, Lot: 698. Estimate $750. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck late AD 425-429. Pearl-diadmed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing on double throne, each nimbate and wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform scepter; star above; Z//CONOB. RIC X 237; Depeyrot 79/1. EF, underlying luster, tiny reverse die breaks.