Ancient World Theodosius II. 402-450 AD. AV solidus. Constantinople mint, struck 442-443
Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy / Constantinopolis seated left, left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield at side; star to left; COMOB. RIC X 310. Near EF