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Auction: 24121 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 34: Ancient Coins, featuring the Collection of Dr Hugh Shire - e-Auction
Lot: 217

(x) Roman Empire, Theodosius II (AD 402-450), AV Solidus, Constantinople, c. 424-425, D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield, rev. VIRT EX-ERC ROM, Emperor in military dress walking right, trophy over shoulder, his right hand pushing down on head of captive who tries to rise, star on right, CONOB in exergue 4.41g (RIC 284; Hahn 31a), detailed, perfectly centred and lustrous, about extremely fine

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£650

Starting price
£450