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Byzantine Empire, Theodosius II, 402-450, Solidus ca. 420-422, Constantinople

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Roman Empire. Theodosius II, 402–450. Solidus, Constantinopolis circa 420–422, AV 4.41 g.
Obverse: D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif //
Reverse: VOT XX – MVLT XXX E Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in exergue, CONOB. MIRB 15e.

LRC 352 var. (different officina). RIC 219. Depeyrot 74/2.

A light graffito on reverse, otherwise extremely fine

Provenance Details

Ex Lanz 38, 1986, 961; SKA 1 February 1989, 53; Heritage 3032, 2014, 23762 and NAC 111, 2018, 281 sales.
Previously purchased from Spink in 1985. From the Andre Constantine Dimitriadis collection.

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