Lot 1918

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Theodosius II, (A.D. 402-450), gold solidus, Constantinople Mint, issued 430-440, (4.45 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust three quarters facing to right holding spear and shield, around DN THEODO SIVS P F AVG, rev. Constantinopolis seated to left holding cross on globe and sceptre, VOT XXX MVLT XXXX A around, CONOB in exergue, star in right field, (S.21158, RIC 257, DOC 379-385). Large broad flan, slight die flaw on obverse, extremely fine and rare in this condition.

Ex Rudolph Pekarek Collection. With collector's packet c.1930s.^

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,600