★ An unusually attractive contemporary imitation ★

Theodosius I, 379-395. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.38 g, 1 h), a contemporary imitation, after 388. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I to right. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGGG B / CONOB Constantino­polis, helmeted, seated facing, head to right, with her right foot set on prow, holding spear with her right hand and, with her left, round shield inscribed VOT / X / MVL / XV resting on column. Cf. Depeyrot 48/1 and RIC 71a2 (for prototype). An unusually attractive contemporary imitation. Lustrous and clear. Good extremely fine.