★ Rare ★
Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (20mm, 4.5 g), Constantinopolis, 441. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VIRT EX-ERC ROM Theodosius II standing front, head to left, surpressing a foe with his right hand and holding trophy over left shoulder with his left; in right field, star.