Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 1574. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003.  Sold For $435. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.51 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 425-429 AD. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Two emperors enthroned facing, each holding mappa and long cross; star above and between them; CONOB. RIC X 237; Depeyrot 79/1. Toned EF, light encrustation on reverse. ($500)