Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1901. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint; 7th officina. Struck AD 430-440. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left / Constantinopolis seated left, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre; shield at her side; star in right field; Z//CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. EF, lightly toned.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.