Theodosius II AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 430-440. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / VOT XXX MVLT XXXX Z, Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, resting foot on prow; round shield behind throne, star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1. 4.50g, 21mm, 7h.
Good Extremely Fine; scrape to rev. edge at 5h, die shift to rev., lustrous surfaces.
From a private American collection;
Acquired from Ariadne Galleries Inc., New York.