The Roman Empire. Theodosius II, 402 – 450
Solidus, Thessalonica 424-425, perhaps to 430, AV 20 mm, 4.27 g, D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. GLOR ORVI – S TERRAR Emperor, in military attire, standing facing holding labarum and globe surmounted by cross; in l. field, star and in exergue, TESOB. LRC 364. MIRB 58. RIC 361. Depeyrot 51/1.Minor marks on obverse field and reverse from a worn
die, otherwise good extremely fine
Ex Lanz sale 159, 2014, 614.