COINAGE OF THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
THEODOSIUS II, 408-450
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 423-424. Officina E. Obv. DN THEODO – SIVS PF AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing head turned slightly to r. Spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VOT XX –MVLT XXX E Victory standing to l. with jewelled cross. Star above on l. CONOB in exergue, RIC 225. LRC 354ff var. 3.69 g. Lower rim clipped. About extremely fine.