Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. Gold Solidus (4.49g). Mint of Constantinople, AD 420-9. Helmeted and cuir. bust facing slightly to r., holding spear and shield. Reverse: CLORORVI STERRAR, officina H (appears unlisted). Emperor standing facing, in military costume, holding labarum in r. hand and globus cruicer in l. In l. field, star; in ex., CONOB. S----; DOC 359-60 var. Rare. Boldly struck on a huge flan (22 mm) with nice wide borders. Intensely lustrous and a marvelous gem example. NGC graded Gem Mint State, Strike: 5/5, Strike: 5/5. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP