Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.33 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 430-440. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, wearing pearl diadem and holding spear with his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX Γ / CONOB Constantinopolis seated left, resting her left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and scepter in her left; shield at her side; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 81/1. RIC 257. Slightly clipped and with light traces of mounting, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).