Theodosius II AD 402-450. Struck AD 443-450. Constantinople
Solidus AV
21 mm., 4,47 g.
D N THEODOSI-VS • P • F • AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand, and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder / IMP • XXXXII • COS • XVII • P • P •, Constantinopolis seated left, left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter, left elbow resting on shield at her side, in field to left, star, COMOB in exergue.
nearly extremely fine
Depeyrot 84/1; RIC 285.