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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Hrefn, post: 7947862, member: 115171&quot;]Yes.&nbsp;&nbsp; [ATTACH=full]1376589[/ATTACH]This is the Nomos catalogue picture.&nbsp; </p><p>Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 441-450. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, his head turned 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 / CONOB Constantinopolis enthroned left, with left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; behind throne, shield; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 84/1. RIC 321. Well-centered and attractive, but of a rather unusual and fine style. very fine.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2007.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The unusual style of this coin suggests that it is probably a very well-made contemporary imitation struck by the Germanic invaders - perhaps the Ostrogoths? - as opposed to an official mint issue.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>purchased from Nomos AG &gt; obolos 18</p><p><br /></p><p>Auction date: 21 February 2021</p><p><br /></p><p>Lot number: 778</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Price realized: 700 CHF&nbsp;&nbsp; (Approx. 780 USD / 646 EUR)&nbsp;&nbsp; Note: Prices do not include buyer&#039;s fees</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1376591[/ATTACH]This is the pic from the forgery network site.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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