Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 1567. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003.  Sold For $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEODOSIUS II. 408-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.30 gm). Thessalonica mint. Struck 441-442 AD. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Emperor advancing right, head left, holding captive and trophy; star in right field; TESOB. RIC X 367; Depeyrot 53/1; cf. DOCLR 432 (Constantinople). Good VF, double strike on obverse, small edge nick. Rare. ($500)