Watch List notes:

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinople, Θ = 9th officina, 423-425. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, turned slightly to the right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, ornamented with a cavalryman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VOT XX - MVLT XXX Θ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in upper field to left, star. Depeyrot 75/1. RIC 225. Well-struck and attractive. Slightly ragged flan on left side, and some minor scuffs, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


Because of the lack of space, the engraver of the reverse die placed the officina number below the exergue line. This is particularly unusual. For another example struck from the same die check Savoca 25 (2018), 761.