Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1863. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $865. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius I. AD 379-395. AV Solidus (4.45 g, 6h). Thessalonica mint. Struck AD 380. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Theodosius I and Gratian enthroned facing, holding a globe between them; Victory facing above throne with wings spread; palm between, • at end of legend; THCOB. RIC IX 34g; Depeyrot 37/1 and pl. 21 (same obv. die). Good VF, “A” graffito in exergue of reverse.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.