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Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. 1-1/2 Solidi (6.61 g)

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Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. 1-1/2 Solidi (6.61 g)
<Our item number 98021><B>Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. 1-1/2 Solidi &#40;6.61 g&#41;, Constantinople, struck c. 437 AD&#40;?&#41;.</B> Bust of Theodosius II right, draped and cuirassed, with pearl diadem. <I>Reverse:</I> Nimbate prince left, in military attire with hand raided in gesture, on walking horse with ornate trappings; star at left; ADVENTVS - S DN AVG / CONOB. RIC --; D.O.C. --; Depeyrot --; but cf. especially, Tkalec Auktion February 18, 2002, lot 271, another example from the same dies, and described there as the &#34;only known example -- Unique.&#34; Superbly sharp strike, with engaging, sympathetic portrait. Softly to brightly lustrous, lightly toned. To right of obverse legend, at 1 to 5 o&#39;clock, evidence of overstriking. An important work of numismatic art and history for the period! <B>Superb Extremely Fine.</B> Extremely Rare!!! Second known example. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;35,000-40,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 98021<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauct ion/29jpegs/098021.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/36jpegs/098021N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>