COINAGE OF THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
THEODOSIUS II, 408-450
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 441-450. No officina letter. Obv. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly to r., spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. IMPXXXXII COS - XVII' P' P: Constantinopolis enthroned to l., holding cross on globus and sceptre, shield behind on r.. Star in l. field. COMOB in exergue. RIC 313 var. LRC 414. MIRB 33. 3.94 g. Very rare. Clipped. Graffiti on obv. Small encrustation spot on rev. Very fine-almost extremely fine. Last year of reign.