Theodosius II

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Description

Constantinople, 424-425 AD. AU solidus, 4.37gr., 21.3 mm.

Obv: D N THEODOSIUS P F AUG; helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II to the right, holding spear over shoulder with his right hand and shield with horseman and enemy motif in his left.

Rev: GLOR ORVIS TERRAR Z; Theodosius II, in military dress, standing facing, holding labarum with his right hand and globus cruciger in his left; in left field: star, in exergue: CONOB.

Ref: RIC 232; Depeyrot 77/1.

Lustrous. Extremely fine.