Lot 129
Lot 30129 > Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 402-450). AV solidus (20mm, 4.46 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, ca. AD 442-443. D N THEODOSI-VS•P•F•AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed facing bust of Theodosius II facing, turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / IMP•XXXXII•COS•-XVII•P•P•, Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right; grounded shield at side, star in left field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 291. Although there is some die rust on the reverse across the exergue, it does, in fact, appear to read CONOB (R5 in RIC) as opposed to the usual COMOB (RIC X 293).
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