Theodosius II, 408 – 450

Solidus, Constantinople 441-450, AV 22 mm, 4.46 g. D N THEODOSI – VS P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing three-quarters r., holding spear and shield with horseman and enemy motif. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS – XVII·P·P: Constantinopolis enthroned l., holding sceptre and globus cruciger, l. foot on prow, shield at her side. In l. field, star and in exergue, COMOB. LRC 414. RIC 293. MIRB 33. Depeyrot 84/1 var. (CONOB).
Edge nick at three o’clock on obverse and minor marks on reverse,
otherwise extremely fine

From the collection of a Mentor.