146, Lot: 301. Estimate $300. Sold for $413. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.37 g). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 430-440. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Constantinopolis seated left, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre; shield at her side; star in right field; CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. Good VF, light graffiti right of bust.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.