1456. THEODOSIUS III. 715-717 AD. AV Solidus (4.43 gm). Crowned bust, wearing loros, holding patriarchal globus and akakia / Cross potent on steps; I/CONOB. DOC II 1d var. (legend variant); SB 1487. EF, small area of weak strike. Very rare. ($3000) CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1456. Lot sold for $4600. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com