Sale: CNG 64, Lot: 1228. Estimate $600.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2003.  Sold For $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.43 gm). Thessalonica mint. Struck 424-430 AD. Helmeted, diademed, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / Theodosius standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; star in left field, TESOB•. RIC X 365; Depeyrot 51/1 var. (mintmark). EF. Rare variety. ($600)