Sale: CNG 67, Lot: 1815. Estimate $400.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 September 2004.  Sold For $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.40 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 408-420 AD. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding sceptre and Victory on globe, right foot on prow; star in left field; A/CONOB. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Good VF. ($400)

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.

The officina letter A has been engraved over another officina letter, either a C or E.