ANCIENT COINS.ROMAN COINS. Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated. Theodosius II (A.D. 402-450), Gold Solidus, 4.51g, 6h.Struck A.D. 441-450.D N THEODOSVIS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to right, holding a spear and shield. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P, Constantinopolis enthroned left, her left foot resting on a prow, holding a cross on globe and a sceptre, a star on left, COMOB in exergue (RIC 293; Depeyrot 84/1).A good example, struck on a broad flan, extremely fine.
Estimate: US$ 1,500