Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 402-450). AV solidus

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Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 402-450). AV solidus (21mm, 4.35 gm, 7h). NGC AU 3/5 – 2/5, graffito, flan flaw, edge filling. Constantinople, 9th officina, ca. AD 424-430. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR Θ, Theodosius II standing facing in military dress, grounded labarum with X on banner in right hand, globus cruciger in left; star in left field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 232.