Theodosius II AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 430-440. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield with horseman motif / VOT XXX MVLT XXXX A, Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, resting foot on prow; round shield behind throne; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. 4.38g, 21mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine; scratches to obv., ex. jewellery (traces of mounting).
From the Vitangelo Collection, collector's ticket included.