Roman Empire, Theodosius II (AD 402-450), AV Solidus, Constantinople, 3rd Officina, struck c. 430-440,

Description

Roman Empire, Theodosius II (AD 402-450), AV Solidus, Constantinople, 3rd Officina, struck c. 430-440, D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, head slightly right, holding spear over his shoulder in right hand, and a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, on his left shoulder, rev. CONCORDIA AVGGG E, Concordia enthroned left, holding sceptre and Victoria on a globe, star to left field, CONOB in exergue, 4.47g (RIC 31 (Arcadius); Depeyrot 57/3), good very fine, lovely reverse,, in NGC ‘Ancients’ holder, graded XF [Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5] ~brushed; graffiti~ (Cert. #8536724-006)