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Obolos 41

With selections from the collections of John Aiello and Beat A. Klein

Webauction, 22 February 2026
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Starting Price: 300 CHF
Hammer Price:  600 CHF
Lot 800

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 23 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Constantinople. D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing slightly to right, holding a spear over his right shoulder and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P / COMOB Constantinopolis seated left on throne, her left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger in her right hand, long scepter with her left, and leaning her left elbow on a shield at her side; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 84/1. RIC 292. Some striking weakness, otherwise, very fine.

From a Swiss collection, acquired from Dorotheum, Vienna.

Online bidding closes: 22 Feb 2026, 20:40:00 CET Current Date & Time: 16 Mar 2026, 20:58:19 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:600 CHF by Nelson Coins (9 bids)
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