Watch List notes:

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 425-430. D N THEODOSIVS 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. SALVS REI PVBLICAE Γ / CONOB Theodosius II and Valentinian III, nimbate and in consular robes, seated facing on double-throne, each holding mappa in his right hand and cruciform scepter in his left; above, star. Depeyrot 79/1. RIC 237. A few minor graffiti and with a scrape on the edge, otherwise, good very fine.


Ex Hess-Divo 340, 1 June 2022, 340 and previously from an old Swiss collection formed in the 19th century.