68, Lot: 278. Estimate $300. Sold for $373. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEODOSIUS II. 408-450 AD. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.38 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 441-450 AD. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Constantinopolis seated left on throne with shield behind, holding cross on globe and sceptre; foot on prow, * in left field; CONOB. RIC X 323; Depeyrot 84/1. EF, graffiti on reverse.