CNG 69, Lot: 1776. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. ARCADIUS. 383-408 AD. AV Solidus (4.45 gm, 
11h). Constantinople mint. Struck 383-385 AD. 
Bidding Closed Estimate $500 

ARCADIUS. 383-408 AD. AV Solidus (4.45 gm, 11h). 
Constantinople mint. Struck 383-385 AD. 
Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right 
/ Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot 
on prow, holding sceptre and globe; lion heads on 
arms of throne; Z//CONOB. RIC IX 46g.2-3; Depeyrot 
38/6. Near EF. ($500)

The mintmark Z and retrograde Z are both noted for 
this issue. This particular coin appears to have 
both, though it is uncertain which is engraved 
over the other.


High bid of $800, $920 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €648, £440, C$1000, A$1040, on June 8, 2005.

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