Watch List notes:

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.22 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, circa 424-425/30. 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. GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR / TESOB Emperor standing front, holding labarum in his right hand and globe cruciger in his left; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 51/1. RIC 361. Minor marks and with light traces of mounting, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


From an Australian collection, ex The New York Sale V, 16 January 2003, 405.