COINAGE OF THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
THEODOSIUS II, 408-450
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus October 425 – 429. Officina S. Obv. DN THEODO – SIVS PF AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing head turned slightly to r. Spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. SALVS REI – ­ - PVB LICAE S Theodosius II enthroned and Valentinian III standing, both facing, each holding cross and mappa. Both emperors nimbate. CONOB in exergue. RIC 237. LRC375. 4.25 g. Good very fine. Purchased from Münzzentrum Cologne in November 1984.