Ancient Coins, Byzantine, Theodosius II (AD 402-450), Gold Solidus, Constantinople mint, struck AD 430-440, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield, D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, rev Constantinopolis seated left on throne, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre; shield to right side of throne; star to right. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX I / CONOB, 4.3gm (RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1). Very fine. (280 - 300 GBP)