Theodosius II AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 441-450. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarters facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif / IMP.XXXXII·COS·XVII·P·P·, Constantinopolis seated left, holding cross on globe and sceptre, with foot on prow and shield at her side; star in left field, COMOB in exergue. RIC 292; Depeyrot 84/1. 4.52g, 21mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine, excellent detail, highly lustrous surfaces.
From the PT Collection of the Later Empire;
Purchased from A.H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd.