The Roman Empire
Theodosius II, 402 – 450. Solidus, Constantinopolis 430-440, AV 4.35 g. Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. Constantinopolis seated on throne l., l. foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, a shield by the throne; in r. field, star and, in exergue, CONOB. RIC 257. LRC 379 (officina B). MIRB 25b. Depeyrot 81/1.
Extremely fine