THEODOSIUS II (402-450). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople.
Obv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG.
Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.
Rev: VOT XXX MVLT XXXX Z / CONOB.
Constantinopolis seated left, resting arm on shield and holding globus cruciger and sceptre; foot set on prow and star in field right.
RIC 257.
Ex Pecunem 29 (Unpaid), Lot 685 (hammer €350)
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 4.44 g.
Diameter: 21 mm.