Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.49 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 420-422. 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. VOT XX MVLT XXX / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand. Depeyrot 74/2. MIRB 15a. RIC 218. Minor flan fault and tiny scratch on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.