Nomos

Auction 15  –  22 October 2017

Nomos, Auction 15

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins, Dutch Medals

Su, 22.10.2017, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.47 g, 7 h), Constan­ tinople, 4th officina, c. 408-420. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding a spear over his right shoulder and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. CONCORDI - A AVGG Δ / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing on throne, her head to right, wearing helmet, holding a spear with her right hand, Victory on a globus in her left, and with her right foot on a prow; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 73/2. DOC 313-8 (different officina). RIC X 202. Well-struck and lustrous. Extremely fine.
From a European collection.
The only difference between this coin and with those of the same issue struck during the joint reign with his father, Arcadius, (as RIC X 31) is the absence of the third G in the reverse inscription, the lack of which indicates that it was struck after the death of Arcadius in 408.

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Price realized 900 CHF
Starting price 480 CHF
Estimate 600 CHF
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