CNG 109, Lot: 742. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.48 g, 6h).
Tricennalia issue. Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 430-440. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Constantinopolis seated left on throne, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield to right side of throne; star to right; S//CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1; DOCLR 382; Biaggi –. Choice EF.
From the George La Borde Collection (not in the NAC sales).