Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Theodosius II. Gold Solidus (4.42 g), AD 402-450. Constantinople, AD 408-420. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Thedosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman spearing enemy. Reverse: CONCORDI-A AVGG, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe; in left field, star; H//CONOB. RIC 202; Depeyrot 73/2. NGC grade Ch VF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.