Theodosius II AV Solidus
Theodosius II (402-450 AD). AV Solidus (20-22 mm, 4.46 g), Constantinople, AD 425-429.
Obv. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarters facing, holding spear with horseman and enemy motif.
Rev. SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Theodosius II and Valentinian III seated facing, both nimbate, each holding mappa in right hand, cruciform sceptre in left; star above, CONOB in exergue.
RIC 237; Depeyrot 79/1.
A minor mark, otherwise, extremely fine.