Theodosius II, 402-450 Solidus Constantinopolis circa 441-450, AV 22mm., 4.19g. Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. Constantinopolis enthroned l., holding sceptre and globus cruciger, l. foot on prow, shield at her side. In l. field, star and in exergue, COMOB. LRC 414. RIC 292. Depeyrot 84/1.
About Extremely Fine.
From a Swiss collection from Tessin assembled in the 1920's (sold with its original ticket).
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