Theodosius II, 402 – 450 Solidus, Constantinopolis 415, AV 4.48 g. D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Half figure r., wearing cuirass and crested helmet decorated with pearl diadem, holding spear and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. GLORIA – REI – PVBLICAE Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned facing, holding sceptres and supporting between them a shield inscribed VOT / XV / MVL / XX. In l. field, star and in exergue, CONOB. LRC 346. MIRB 5. RIC 207. Depeyrot 66/1.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex M&M 35, 1967, 193; Leu 77, 2000, 728; NGSA 5, 2008, 326 and NGSA 8, 2014, 194 sales.
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