Theodosius II AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 430-40. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, bust facing, wearing plumed helmet, pearl diademed, cuirassed, spear in right hand over right shoulder and behind head, on left arm shield decorated with scene of horseman riding down an enemy / VOT XXX MVLT XXXX Γ, Constantinopolis enthroned facing left, holding globus cruciger in right hand and sceptre in left; by throne shield, star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC 257. 4.47g, 20mm, 6h.
Very Fine; graffito on obv.
From the inventory of a German dealer.