455, Lot: 380. Estimate $500. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 443-450. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / IMP XXXXII COS XVII ^• P ^• P ^•, Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and scepter, foot on prow; shield to right; star to left; COMOB. RIC X 308; Depeyrot 84/1. Trace of deposits, graffiti in obverse, light marks. EF. Very rare reverse legend variety.

From the J.B. Collection, purchased Spring 2001.