Roman Imperial Coins
Theodosius II (402-450 AD) - Solidus 430-440 AD - Mint: Constantinople - Obverse: Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters right, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif - Reverse: Constantinopolis seated left on throne, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield to right side of throne; star to right - gr. 4,52 - Double strike on the reverse. Lustrous, good extremely fine RIC 257. Depeyrot 81/1