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LOT 4540

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.).

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Ex D.F.G., Numismatica Monacencies, Munich, Germany.

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LOT 4540

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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 £125 (EUR 145; USD 169) ‡+BP*

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