1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LXII (26-27 Oct. 2024)
  3. The Roman Empire
Lot 574:
Theodosius II (408-450). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, c. 425-429 AD. Obv. DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG. Helmeted three-quarter bust facing, diademed, draped and cuirassed, holding spear and shield (horseman rides down enemy). Rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE Δ. Theodosius and Valentinian nimbate enthroned facing both in consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre; above and between them, star. RIC X 237. AV. 4.47 g. 21.8 mm. Superb example, with bright fields. Enchanting portrait, with fresh and detailed reliefs. Virtually as struck. About FDC/Good EF.
Start price € 1000
Realized price € 1000