Theodosius I, 379-395. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 380. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I to right. Rev. CONCOR-DIA AVGGG• / CONOB Constantinopolis, turreted and head to right, seated facing on throne, holding scepter in her right hand and globe in her left and placing her right foot on a prow. Depeyrot 30/2. RIC 45c var. (officina letters instead of • after AVGGG). Lightly toned and with an attractive portrait. A few minor deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collections of a retired senior air force officer and that of Andre Constantine Dimitriadis, Heritage 3032, 10 April 2014, 23680, ex Spink, 10 October 1990, 199 and Christie's, 19 October 1970, 191.