Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 420-422. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; S//CONOB. RIC X 219; Depeyrot 74/2; Biaggi –. Toned and lustrous, slightly clipped, thin die breaks, faint hairlines, minor deposits. Superb EF. A wonderful strike from detailed dies. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity.
From the Richard J. Sullivan Collection. Ex Triton III (30 November 1999), lot 1259.