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. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX G, Constantinopolis enthroned left, resting left foot on prow of galley, holding globus cruciger in her right hand, and a sceptre in her left, resting elbow on shield, 4.33g (RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1), some softening to portrait, very fine, in NGC ‘Ancients’ holder, graded Choice XF [Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5] ~brushed, edge filing; ex-jewelry~ (Cert. #8536725-010)