Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 103 - 790 Numistats ref: 259943
Theodosius II
Authority
Solidus
Denomination
-
Year
RIC ric.10.theo_ii_e.237
RIC 237
References
Category
Theodosius II.
AD 402-450. AV Solidus (19mm, 3.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck late AD 425-429. Pearl-diadmed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing on double throne, each nimbate and wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform scepter; star above; A//CONOB. RIC X 237; Depeyrot 79/1. EF, edge clipped, indications of prior mounting, a couple tiny die breaks.
From the Korwin Collection. Ex Ponterio 145 (11 January 2008), lot 45.
Description
EF
Grade
266.64 EUR
Starting
444.4 EUR
Estimate
511.06 EUR
Realized
Roman Imperial. Theodosius II. Solidus RIC ric.10.theo_ii_e.237 RIC 237
Theodosius II
Authority
Solidus
Denomination
-
Mint
-
Year
RIC ric.10.theo_ii_e.237
RIC 237
References
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Obverse Legend
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Reverse Legend
Bust of Theodosius II, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
Obverse Type
Theodosius II, nimbate, wearing consular robes, enthroned, and Valentinian III, nimbate, wearing consular robes, enthroned, holding mappa in right hand and cruciform sceptre in left hand; a star above and between them
Reverse Type
Sold (87.76%)
Unsold (12.24%)
