The Roman Empire
Theodosius II, 408 – 450. Solidus, Thessalonica 424-425, perhaps to 430, AV 4.40 g. D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. GLOR ORVI – S TERRAR Emperor, in military attire, standing facing holding standard and globus cruciger; in l. field, star and in exergue, TESOB. RIC 362. LRC 364. MIRB 58. Depeyrot 51/1.
Good extremely fine
From a private American collection.