Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.50 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis, circa 403-408. 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 foe, on his left shoulder. Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGGG A / CONOB Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing on throne, head turned to right, holding scepter in her right hand and Victory on globe in her left, placing right foot on prow; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 57/3. RIC 31. Light marks on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Hendrik Hortz, religious studies scholar and journalist, ex Roma E-Auction 59, 11 July 2019, 1017.