Auction 88 Part I
The Roman Empire
Theodosius II, 402 – 450
Solidus, Constantinopolis 430-440, AV 4.48 g. D N THEDOSI – VS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield with horseman-enemy motif. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS – XVII PP Constantinopolis seated l., holding spear and globus cruciger, r. foot on prow, shield at her side; in l. field, star. In exergue, CONOB. MIRB 33. LRC 413. Depeyrot 84/1. RIC 285.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
From the MPM collection and privately purchased in 1961.