★ A beautiful solidus of Theodosius II ★

Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 422-423. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VOT XX MVLT XXX Є / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand. Depeyrot 74/2. RIC 218. Good extremely fine.