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Theodosius II 402-450, AV solidus, Constantinople 408-420 (4,43 g). Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter face to r., holding spear and shield/Constantinopolis std. facing, holding sceptre and Victory on globe Ex. Oslo Mynthandel a/s nr.64 25/4-2010 nr.528. . Theodosius II was one of the longest ruling emperors, which could indicate a very strong ruler. However, this was not the case. He was saved by the intervention of his sister Pulcheria (see lot 418), who ruled in his name from an age of 15. While Attila the Hun devastated large parts of Western Europe, the Eastern empire kept him at bay with heavy bribes. According to David Sear, no Roman emperor produced more coins than Theodosius II. Could the Huns be the explanation? Grade:0/01