★ Choice MS. (Strike 3/5; Surface 4/5). ★

ROMAN EMPIRE. Theodosius II. AD. 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.21 gm; 22 mm). Thessalonica mint. Choice MS. (Strike 3/5; Surface 4/5). Certificate # 4681801-003. Clipped. Die shift. Struck AD 424-430. Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / Theodosius standing facing, holding standard and globus cruciger; star in left field; TESOB. RIC X 361; Depeyrot 51/1. Sharply struck in high relief. Fully lustrous.