Theodosius II (408-450), AV Solidus, AD 441-450. (22mm, 4.48 gm) Constantinople

Description

Theodosius II (AD 408-450)

Type: AV Solidus
Date: AD 441-450
Dimensions: 22mm
Weight: 4.48 g
Mint: Constantinople
Catalog References: RIC 285
Grade: NGC Choice A

Obverse:

• Design: Armoured bust of Theodosius II facing, wearing a pearl-diademed helmet and holding a spear over his shoulder.
• Legend: D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG (Dominus Noster Theodosius Pius Felix Augustus)

Reverse:

• Design: Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding a cross on a globe and a sceptre; shield behind her; a star to the left.
• Legend: IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P (Imperator 42nd time, Consul 17th time, Pater Patriae)
• Exergue: COMOB (indicating the Constantinople mint)

Condition:

• Surface: Lustrous with a few light marks, representing a Choice AU grade.

Provenance:

• Collection: The “White Rose” Collection of Ancient Coins, formed over several generations between 1914 and 2016.

For further information, please call 212 3191077.