Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.47 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis, 408-420. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy, on his left shoulder. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGG Θ / CONOB Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing on throne, head to right, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left, placing her right foot on prow; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 73/2. MIRB 12b. RIC 202. Minor scratches, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang, privately acquired in the early 2000s.