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Sale 63
The Pre-Long Beach Auction of US, World Coins and Currency
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Lot 2575 |
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Arcadius, AD 383-408. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Mediolanum (Milan, Italy), AD 394-395. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Arcadius. Reverse: Arcadius standing right, holding standard and Victory, foot on captive. RIC IX, 35(b) [as Scarce]. Somewhat wavy flan. Nearly Extremely Fine.
The exergual inscription "COMOB" indicates a western emission; the letters "M - D" denote the particular mint of Mediolanum.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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| Realized
$748 |
Lot 2576 |
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Honorius, AD 393-423. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted at Mediolanum (Milan), AD 393-402. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Honorius. Reverse: Honorius standing right, holding standard and Victory; emperor's left foot on captive, mintmark in field. RIC X, 1206; C. 44. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $475 - 550.
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| Realized
$834 |
Lot 2577 |
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Roman Empire. Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. Gold Solidus (4.35g). Facing military bust of the emperor. Reverse: Constantinopolis seated left. NGC graded Choice AU. Strike: 5/5; Surface: 2/5, clipped . Together with: Byzantine Gold Solidus of Justin II, VF scratched . Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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| Unsold |
Lot 2578 |
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Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Tremissis (1.50 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 430-440. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Theodosius II. Reverse: Victory advancing right, head left. RIC X, 278 [as R2]; Ratto 186. Needle-sharp strike. Fully lustrous. Superb Mint State.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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| Realized
$1,150 |
Lot 2579 |
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Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Tremissis (1.29 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 425-429. Diademed and mantled bust right of Eudocia. Reverse: Cross within wreath. RIC X, 253 [as Rare]. Some light scratches noted. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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| Unsold |
Lot 2580 |
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Aelia Pulcheria, sister of Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Tremissis (1.38 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 430-440 or later. Diademed and draped bust right of Pulcheria. Reverse: Cross within wreath. RIC 334 [as Rare]; Depeyrot 72/4; D.O. 445-447. Small mark on edge; flan a bit wavy. Remarkably well detailed with a fabulous portrait. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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| Realized
$2,300 |
Lot 2581 |
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Valentinian III, AD 425-455. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted c. AD 441-450. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Valentinian III, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Constantinopolis seated left, holding cross on globe and scepter; in left field, star; in exergue, "COMOB". Cf. RIC X, 311. Rare. Wavy flan. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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| Realized
$920 |
Lot 2582 |
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Licinia Eudoxia, wife of Valentinian III, AD 425-455. Gold Solidus (4.49 g) minted at Ravenna, c. AD 425-430. Diademed and mantled bust right of Licinia Eudoxia, cross on shoulder. Reverse: Victory standing left holding long cross; in field, R-V. RIC --. Excessively rare. Superlative; Superb Mint State.
The obverse legend, D N ELIA EVDOXIA P F AVG, is a little-used Eastern equivalent for Licinia Eudoxia. The coin is discussed in RIC X but not specifically published.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
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| Realized
$32,200 |
Lot 2583 |
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Leo I, AD 457-474. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 462 or 466. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Leo I, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory standing left holding long cross; in right field, star. RIC X, 605 [as Scarce]. Small natural flaw at mouth of obverse. Lustrous, Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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| Realized
$604 |
Lot 2584 |
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Zeno, AD 474-491. Gold Solidus (4.42 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Zeno, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory standing left holding long cross; in right field, star. RIC X, 910. Nearly flawless condition, highly detailed and great finesse in the facial features. Mint State.
Officina "B" (for the second workshop) is inscribed in the usual place, at the end of the reverse legend.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600.
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