THEODOSIUS II, A.D. 402-450. AV Solidus (4.30 gms), Constantinople Mint, 6th Officina,

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THEODOSIUS II, A.D. 402-450. AV Solidus (4.30 gms), Constantinople Mint, 6th Officina, ca. A.D. 430-440. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Graffiti, Scratch, Clipped, Smoothing.

RIC-257; Depeyrot-81/1. Tricennalia issue. Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif; Reverse: Constantinopolis seated left on throne, with foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; star to right; S//CONOB. Despite the noted defects, a satisfying representative thanks to its strong strike.