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15 November 2015
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Starting Price: 800 CHF
Hammer Price:  Unsold
Lot 384

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 20mm, 4.50 g 7), Constantinople, struck 430-440. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing slightly right, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy. Rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXXΓ / CONOB Helmeted Constantinopolis seated left on throne, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and long scepter with her left; shield at her side; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 81/1. RIC X, 257. A lovely example. Lustrous and well struck. Minor die flaws on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

Online bidding closes: 15 Nov 2015, 21:12:00 CET Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 11:36:00 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:Unsold
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