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№ 1147

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12 December 2005

Hammer Price:
£190

Theodosius II (402-450), Theodosius II, Solidus, 432, Constantinople, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif on left arm, rev. Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated left, holding globus cruciger in right hand and sceptre in left, left foot on prow, left elbow resting on shield at her side, 4.42g/11h (RIC 257). Very fine (£100-150)