Ancient Gold Coins - Roman
Lot 4714 SESSION 18 (2.30PM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Ancient Gold Coins - Roman
Estimate $700
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SOLD $1,000
THEODOSIUS II, (A.D. 402-450), gold solidus, Constantinople mint, issued 430-440, (4.44 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 left field, (S.21158, RIC 257, DOC 379-385). Large broad flan, die break on obverse, superb quality, nearly extremely fine - extremely fine, rare in this condition.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously CNG eAuction 351, lot 693. With ticket.
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