Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 420-422. Superb EF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 645.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Gold

Estimate: $ 500

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Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 420-422. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; S//CONOB. RIC X 219; Depeyrot 74/2; Biaggi –. Toned and lustrous, slightly clipped, thin die breaks, faint hairlines, minor deposits. Superb EF. A wonderful strike from detailed dies. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity.

From the Richard J. Sullivan Collection. Ex Triton III (30 November 1999), lot 1259.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 18 September at 9 AM ET.

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