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Lot No.47
AUC50
Ancient World
Gold
Roman Empire, gold solidus of Arcadius (383-408 AD), Constantinople mint, struck during 397-402 AD, 4.38g. Obv: Armoured, pearl-diademed and helmeted bust of Arcadius, facing front, holding a spear over the right shoulder and a shield decorated with horseman on the left arm; Legend D N ARCARDI-VS P F AVG around. Rev: Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand, Legend CONCORDI-A AVGGA around; CONOB in exergue.
Extremely fine, Very rare.
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Lot No.48
AUC50
Ancient World
Gold
Roman Empire, gold solidus of Theodosius II (402-450 AD), Constantinople mint, struck during 425-429 AD, RIC 237, 3.97g. Obv: Armored, pearl-diademed and helmeted bust of Theodosius II, facing front, holding a spear over the right shoulder and a shield on the left arm; Legend DN THEODO-SIVS P F AVG around. Rev: Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing on a double throne, nimbate and wearing consular robes, each holding a world map in the right hand and a cross-scepter in the left; star in upper field; Legend SALVS REI PVBLICAEE around; CONOB in exergue.
Scratches, Very fine, Rare.
Provenance: P.R. Krishna Collection
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