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Roman Imperial Coinage
3217
Theodosius II. Gold Solidus (4.24 g), AD 402-450
. Con-
stantinople, AD 430-440. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, dia-
demed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Thedosius II facing
slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horse-
man spearing enemy.
Reverse:
VOT XXX MVLT XXXX, Constanti-
nopolis seated left, foot on prow, holding globus-cruciger and
scepter; behind, round shield set on ground; in right field, star;
//CONOB. RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1. We note a scuff mark in
left obverse field and light scratches in right.
NGC grade AU;
Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5.
Estimated Value ................................................... $400 - 500
Enlargement
3218
Theodosius II. Gold Tremissis (1.2 g), AD 402-450
. Constantinople, AD 402/8-450. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cui-
rassed bust of Theodosius II right.
Reverse:
VICTORIA AVGVSTORIVM, Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus-cruciger; in
right field, star; CONOB. RIC 213 and 249; Depeyrot 70/1. Unusually well struck with some faint hairline scratches.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................... $300 - 400
Enlargement
3219
Valentinian III. Gold Solidus (4.40 g), AD 425-455
. Ravenna, AD 430-445. D N PLA VALENTI-NIANVS P F AVG, diademend, draped and cui-
rassed bust of Valentinian III right.
Reverse:
VICTORI-A AVGGG, emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe, foot resting on
head of human-headed serpent; R-V//COMOB. RIC 2019; Ranieri 98; Depeyrot 17/1.
NGC grade Ch MS; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5.
Estimated Value .....................................................................................................................................................................$1,500 - 1,700
3220
Valentinian III. Gold Solidus (4.42 g), AD 425-455
.
Ravenna, AD 426-455. D N PLA VALENTI NIANVS P F AVG, dia-
demed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valentinian III right.
Reverse:
VICTORI A AVGGG, emperor standing facing, holding
long cross and Victory on globe, resting foot on human-headed
serpent; R-V//COMOB. RIC 2011; Ranieri 95; Depeyrot 17/1.
Fine graffiti in right obverse field.
NGC grade Ch AU; Strike:
5/5, Surface: 2/5.
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 800
