Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1275. Closing Date: Jan 
10, 2005. THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus 
(4.33 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 
425-429 AD. Estimate $750 Sold For $900 

 THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.33 gm, 
 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 425-429 AD. D N 
 THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and 
 cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding 
 spear over shoulder in right hand and shield 
 decorated with horseman motif on left arm / SALVS 
 REI-PVBLICAE, Theodosius and Valentinian, nimbate, 
 enthroned facing, both wearing consular robe, 
 holding mappa and cruciform sceptre; star above; 
 I/CONOB. RIC X 237; Depeyrot 79/1; Hunter 10; 
 DOCLR 376. EF, light graffito on reverse. ($750)

 From the Malcolm W. Heckman Collection.


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