Watch List notes:

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.36 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis, 408-420. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGG Z / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned to right, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left, placing her right foot on prow; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 73/2. MIRB 12b. RIC 202. Perfectly struck, very well centered and lustrous, a splendid example. Very minor die break on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.