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Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.46 g). Minted at Constantinople, AD 416. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, Rosette diademed, beardless consular bust of Theodosius II facing lfet, draped in imperial mantle and holding mappa and sceptre tipped with cross on orb. Reverse: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Emperor in consular robes and enthroned facing, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre; star in left field. CONOB in exergue. S-21146; RIC X, 208; A superb fully lustrous example. Mint State. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP
According to Kent, this type records Theodosius seventh consulship, whereas Hann and Depeyrot prefer an attribution to his fourteen consulship in 433. The beardless portrait of this coin pre-dates the other similar and very rare consular types of this emperor are assigned to his 7th and 17th consulships. For a similar example (except for the reverse star appearing in the right field: see ROMA Auction 18, 29/09/2019.
According to Kent, this type records Theodosius seventh consulship, whereas Hann and Depeyrot prefer an attribution to his fourteen consulship in 433. The beardless portrait of this coin pre-dates the other similar and very rare consular types of this emperor are assigned to his 7th and 17th consulships. For a similar example (except for the reverse star appearing in the right field: see ROMA Auction 18, 29/09/2019.