Theodosius II, 408 – 450

Solidus, Constantinople 430-440, AV 21 mm, 4.45 g. D N THEODO – SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and fallen enemy motif. Rev. VOT XXX – MVLT XXXX Δ Constantinopolis seated on throne l., l. foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, a shield by the throne; in r. field, star and, in exergue, CONOB. LRC 379 var. (different officina). RIC 257. MIRB 25b. Depeyrot 81/1.
Good very fine / bout extremely fineδδδδδδFrom the collection of a Mentor.