66, Lot: 148. THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. AV 
Solidus (21mm, 4.27 gm). Thessalonica mint. 
Struck 424-430 AD. Estimate $300. Sold For $462 

THEODOSIUS II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (21mm, 
4.27 gm). Thessalonica mint. Struck 424-430 AD. 
Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust 
facing slightly right, holding spear over 
shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / 
Emperor standing facing, holding labarum and 
cross on globe, star in left field; TESOB. RIC X 
361; Depeyrot 51. EF, partial soft strike. 
From the Paul McIlroy Collection.

From CNG e-Auction #66, closed 11 June 2003, re-used By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.