Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.29 g, 5 h), Thessalonica, 424/5-430. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing, his head turned slightly to the right, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy over his left. Rev. GLOR ORVIS TERRAR / TESOB Theodosius standing facing, holding labarum in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 51/1. RIC 365. A particularly beautiful example, extremely sharp and well centered. Curiously light, but with no signs of clipping or damages, otherwise, extremely fine.