THEODOSIUS II (402-450). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople.

Obv: D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG.
Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.
Rev: VOT XXX MVLT XXXX / CONOB.
Constantinopolis seated left on throne, with foot upon prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, and resting elbow upon shield; star to right.

RIC 257; Depeyrot 81/1.

Scarcer type lacking the officina designation.

Condition: Near extremely fine.

Weight: 4.50 g.
Diameter: 21 mm.