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LOT 4202
Honorius and Theodosius II AE Exagium Solidi Weight. AD 395-423.
Diademed and draped facing busts of Honorius, on the left, and Theodosius II, on the right; between them above, cross / Blank. Bendall -; CPAI -; Pondera Online 4232 var. (cross above right smaller bust). Condition as seen. Bronze weight covered with repoussé brass leaf. Very rare.(4.36gr, 15mm.).
Provenance
Ex D.F.G., Numismatica Monacencies, Munich, Germany.
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LOT 4202
Honorius and Theodosius II AE Exagium Solidi Weight.
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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