Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 425-430. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy, on his left shoulder. Rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE B / CONOB Theodosius II and Valentinian III, nimbate and in consular robes, seated facing on double-throne, each holding mappa in his right hand and cruciform scepter in his left; above, star. Depeyrot 79/1. RIC 237. Slightly clipped and with very minor die wear and with light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From a Bavarian collection of late Roman gold coins, formed in the early 2000s.