THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST (PART 2), ANCIENT COINS, ROMAN, (Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated), Theodosius II (AD 402-450), Gold Solidus, mint of Constantinople, struck AD 430-440, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, with a spear and shield, rev VOT XXX – MVLT XXXX B, Roma enthroned left, holding a cross on globe, a star on right, CONOB in exergue, 4.47g, 7h (RIC 257). Pierced and plugged, good very fine.
Estimate: £100-150