Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 3.72 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 443-450. D N THEODOSI-VS 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. IMP XXXXII COS XVII•P•P• / COMOB Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and scepter in her left; shield at her side; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 84/1. RIC 313. Clipped and with a graffito on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.

From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.