Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 420-422. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, turned slightly to the right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield ornamented with a cavalryman spearing a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VOT XX - MVLT XXX / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross. Depeyrot 74/2. RIC 219. An attractive example, struck on a broad flan. A few minor scratches and faults, otherwise, lustrous and extremely fine.
Ex Nomos 14, 17 May 2017, 450 and from the collection of the late Hans Gutknecht of Zürich, ex Sternberg X, 25 November 1980, 627.