The Roman Empire
Theodosius II, 408 – 450. Solidus, Constantinopolis 430-440, AV 4.46 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. VOT XXX – MVLT XXXXB 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. MIRB 25b. Depeyrot 81/1.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
From a private American collection.