Ancient Gold Coins - Roman
Lot 4406 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 20TH APRIL) Ancient Gold Coins - Roman
Estimate $800
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SOLD $900
THEODOSIUS II, (A.D. 402-450), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, issued A.D. c.425, (4.33 g), obv. helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing with spear and shield, around D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE Theodosius enthroned and Valentinian standing facing both in consular robes, star above, CONOB in exergue, (S.21143, RIC 233). Double struck on both sides, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Noble Numismatics Sale 87, lot 4396 with tickets.
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