Theodosius II, 402 – 450
Medallion of 2 solidi, Constantinople 402-403 and later, AV 8.93 g. D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. GLORIA R – O – MANORVM Helmeted figures of Roma and Constantinopolis seated facing. Roma on l., with head facing, holds Victory on globe in r. hand and spear in l.; Constantinopolis on r., head turned to l., r. foot on prow, holds Victory on globe in r. hand and long sceptre in l.; above cross. In field l., star. In exergue, CONOB. Gnecchi –. Toynbee –. RIC 216. LRC 377. MIRB 2. Depeyrot p. 296, 70. Extremely rare. A magnificent portrait of excellent style struck on a very broad flan. Absolutely minor edge marks, otherwise extremely fine Privately purchased from Freeman & Sear in June 2001 and notarized as being in Switzerland prior to 2004.