Lot 4626
Theodosius I, AD 379-395. Gold Solidus (4.0g) minted at Mediolanum, AD 389-391. D N THEO - DOSIUS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right of Theodosius. Reverse: VICTOR - IA AVGG. Two nimbate emperors seated facing on throne, together holding globe; emperor to right holds mappa in his left hand; behind throne, between heads, Victory facing, wings outspread; a hand on each emperor's shoulder; below, palm branch; in fields, M D; in exergue, COM. RIC 20(b); Depeyrot 9/2. Slight flan crack at one o'clock and some scattered faint hairlines on the obverse. Well struck with lustrous surfaces. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
The Hunter Collection.
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