Lot 703
Theodosius II (AD 402-450), Gold Solidus, 4.42g. Theodosius II (AD 402-450), Gold Solidus, 4.42g. Mint of Thessalonica, c.408-425. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy below. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGGG, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot resting on prow, holding sceptre and Victory on globe, star in left field, TES.OB (cf RIC 355 (TESOB, not TES.OB); cf Depeyrot 48/2 (same)). In NGC holder graded about uncirculated, strike 5/5, surface 4/5, edge marks. An extremely rare type with just three examples of all mintmark varieties known to Depeyrot.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
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| Realized $1,872 |
