Gemini III, January 9th, 2007

Lot # 489 
US$1500 

Theodosius II. (408-450 AD). Gold solidus (4.49 gm). Thessalonica, 
c. 410 AD. D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust 
facing, holding spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind 
head; on left arm, shield that bears image of Victory standing left 
on prow, holding wreath, resting left hand on shield / CONCORDIA 
AVGG, Constantinoplis enthroned facing, head turned right, holding 
scepter and Victory on globe, her right foot on prow, star in left 
field. RIC 351. A rare variant on which the shield displays Victory 
standing atop a prow. Mint state. 

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  ... Lot 489 sold for high bid of $1500 [ $1725, or approx 1333.425 EUR, 879.75 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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