66, Lot: 148. Estimate $300. Sold for $420. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.27 gm). Thessalonica mint. Struck 424-430 AD. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Emperor standing facing, holding labarum and cross on globe, star in left field; TESOB. RIC X 361; Depeyrot 51. EF, partial soft strike. 

From the Paul McIlroy Collection.