ROMAN EMPIRE. Theodosius II. AD. 402-450. AV Solidus (4.52 gm; 21 mm). Constantinople, ca. AD 442-443. D N THEODOSI-VS•P•F•AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed facing bust of Theodosius II, head turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / IMP•XXXXII•COS-XVII•P•P•, Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right; grounded shield at side, star in left field, COMOB in exergue. RIC X 301. Choice AU. Fully lustrous.