Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

Theodosius II. Gold Solidus (4.20 g), AD 402-450. Constantinople, AD 403-408. 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 AVGGG, Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe; in left field, star; A//CONOB. RIC 31; Depeyrot 57/3. As noted a light scratch in obverse field. NGC grade XF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.