Watch List notes:

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.49 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 425-430. 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. GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR Δ / CONOB Theodosius II standing facing in military attire, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 77/1. MIRB 32b. RIC 232. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, virtually as struck.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.