Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.50 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, 5th officina, ca. AD 430-440. D N THEODO-SIVS 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 / VOT XXX-MVLT XXXX Є, Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse scepter in left, shield beside; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 257. Depeyrot 81/1. Excellently centered and firmly struck. Lustrous obverse and satiny reverse.
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