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Auction: 24121 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 34: Ancient Coins, featuring the Collection of Dr Hugh Shire - e-Auction
Lot: 216

NGC MS, Strike 5/5, Surfaces 4/5 -Roman Empire, Theodosius II (AD 402-450), AV Solidus, Constantinople, c. 441-450, D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing slightly right, spear in his right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in his left, rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P, Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, sceptre in left hand, globus cruciger in right, grounded shield at side, star in left field, COMOB in exergue, 4.48g (RIC 285), beautifully-struck with only a slight softening to the top of Emperor's face, near extremely fine

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