Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 1655. Estimate $250.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEODOSIUS II. 408-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.36 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 408-419 AD. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman spearing fallen enemy / Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, foot on prow, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; star in left field; A/CONOB. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2; DOCLR 313. VF, ex-jewelry. ($250)