Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.31 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis, 420-422. 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. VOT XX MVLT XXX I / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jewelled cross in her right hand. Depeyrot 74/2. RIC 219. Slightly clipped and with minor marks and a die break on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.

From a North German collection of late Roman coins.