GERMANIC TRIBES. Uncertain. Ca. mid-late 5th century AD. AV solidus (22mm, 4.49 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5. Struck in the name of Theodosius II. D N THEOOO-VIS P F AVC (F inverted), pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield in left with horseman motif, diadem ribbons to left / VOT XXX-S-NVLT XXXX Δ (S retrograde), Constantinopolis enthroned left, foot on prow in the shape of an animal standing left, globus cruciger in right hand, scepter in left; shield at her side, star in right field; CONOB in exergue. Cf. RIC X 322 for prototype.

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