ROMAN EMPIRE. Theodosius II. 402-450 AD. Gold Solidus (4.48 gm; 21 mm). Constantinopole mint. AD 430-440, D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield / VOT XXX MVLT XXXX B, Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding cross on globe and sceptre, shield by her side, star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC 257. Sharply struck on a full flan. Choice AU. Lustrous.