Theodosius II. Solidus; Theodosius II; 402-450 AD, Constantinople, c. 430-440 AD, Solidus, 4.36g. RIC-257 (S ), officina H=8; Depeyrot-81/1 (p. 254, 85 spec. from officina H). Obv: D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG Bust cuirassed, helmeted facing front, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with emperor riding down enemy. Rx: VOTIS XXX - MVLT XXXX H Constantinopolis seated l., l. foot on prow, shield below l. elbow, holding cross on globe and scepter; CONOB in exergue, star in r. field. Acquired in April 2016.Nose and mouth flatly struck, as usual. EF
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