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Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.46 g). Minted at Constantinople, AD 420 or 422. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, Rosette diademed, beardless consular bust of Theodosius II facing left, draped in imperial mantle and holding mappa and sceptre tipped with cross on orb. Reverse: VOT XX MVLT XXX, Victory stg., left, holding long jewelled cross, mint mark CONOB in ex. S-21154; RIC X, 221. Depeyrot, p. 249, 62/1. Well struck and lustrous. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP
The consular bust on the obverse records Theodosius 9th or 10th consulship. This is the first appearance of the reverse type that was to become standard on the eastern coinage down to the reign of Anastasius I. It has been suggested that its introduction was connected with campaigns against the Persians and the erection of a large jewelled cross on the reputed site of the Crucifixion (see RIC X, p. 75. Sear rates this coin (Unique?).
The consular bust on the obverse records Theodosius 9th or 10th consulship. This is the first appearance of the reverse type that was to become standard on the eastern coinage down to the reign of Anastasius I. It has been suggested that its introduction was connected with campaigns against the Persians and the erection of a large jewelled cross on the reputed site of the Crucifixion (see RIC X, p. 75. Sear rates this coin (Unique?).