Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 402-450). AV solidus (22mm, 4.45 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, ca. AD 441-450. D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / I II P XXXXII COS-XVII P P, Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right, grounded shield at side; star in left field, COMOB in exergue. RIC X 285. The M in IMP on the reverse is missing the middle two legs. It doesn't appears as though it's an issue with the die being filled in as much as it looks like they were never engraved in the first place.

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