Davissons Ltd.
Auction 39 1 Apr 2020
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Theodosius II. A.D. 402-450. AV solidus. 4.38 gm. 22 mm. Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck A.D. 420-422. His pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield depicting horseman riding down enemy; D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; VOT XX MVLT XXXZ around, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 219. Good Extremely Fine; lustrous and sharply struck; two light marks in obverse field, one in reverse field.