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5 May 2019
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich
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A particularly beautiful Solidus of Theodosius II from Thessalonica

Estimate: 1800 CHF
Hammer Price:  Unsold
Lot 345

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.29 g, 5 h), Thessalonica, 424/5-430. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, his head turned slightly to the right, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy over his left. Rev. GLOR ORVIS TERRAR / TESOB Theodosius standing facing, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 51/1. RIC 365. A particularly beautiful example, extremely sharp and well centered. Curiously light, but with no signs of clipping or damages, otherwise, extremely fine.

Online bidding closes: 5 May 2019, 14:30:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 15:01:52 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:Unsold

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