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Nomos 16

10 May 2018
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Sharp and appealing

Estimate: 450 CHF
Hammer Price:  550 CHF
Lot 232

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.48 g), Constantinople, 441-450. D N THEODOSI-VS P. F. AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding a spear over his right shoulder and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. IMP.XXXXII˙COS. - XVII˙P˙P˙ Constantinopolis enthroned left, with left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; behind throne, shield; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 84/1. RIC 291. Extremely rare, with six points on the reverse. Sharp and well centered. Some minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1975.

Online bidding closes: 10 May 2018, 05:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 12 Jul 2025, 03:47:37 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:550 CHF
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