LATE ROMAN COINAGE
Theodosius II, 402 – 450
Solidus, Thessalonica circa 441-442, AV 4.43 g. D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing, holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. VIRT EX – ERC ROM Emperor advancing r., bearing trophy and carrying captive by hair; in r. field, star. In exergue, TESOB. MIRB 57. LRC 432. Depeyrot 53/1. RIC 367.
In exceptional condition for the issue. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NGSA sale V, 2008, 330.