Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.50 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 430-440. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, wearing pearl diadem and holding spear with his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX B / CONOB Constantinopolis seated left, resting her left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and scepter in her left; shield at her side; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 81/1. RIC 257. A splendid, lustrous piece. Virtually as struck.