Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.33 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 424-425. 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. GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR H / CONOB Theodosius II standing facing in military attire, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 77/1. RIC 232. Somewhat clipped and with traces of a removed mount, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the collection of the Swiss-Spanish coin dealer and former Swiss Guard at the Vatican José Truyol, formed since the early 1970s.