Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 408-420. 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 a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGG Z / CONOB Constantinopolis seated facing, head turned to right, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left, placing her right foot on prow; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 73/2. MIRB 12b. RIC 202. A perfectly centered and lustrous example with an excellent portrait of fine style. Very minor die wear on the obverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.

Ex Leu 13, 27 May 2023, 366 and previously from a European collection, formed before 2005.