Auction 88 Part I
The Roman Empire
Theodosius II, 402 – 450
Solidus, Constantinople circa 424/5-430, AV 4.45 g. D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman-enemy motif. Rev. GLOR ORVI – S TERRAR Emperor standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger in l. field, star. In exergue, TESOB. MIRB 58. LRC 366. Depeyrot 51/1. RIC 362.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
From the MPM collection and privately purchased in 1961.