Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 23 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Constantinople. D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing slightly to right, holding a spear over his right shoulder and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P / COMOB Constantinopolis seated left on throne, her left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger in her right hand, long scepter with her left, and leaning her left elbow on a shield at her side; in field to left, star. Depeyrot 84/1. RIC 292. Some striking weakness, otherwise, very fine.

From a Swiss collection, acquired from Dorotheum, Vienna.