★ Perfectly Struck ★

Roman Imperial
Theodosius II (402-450 AD). Constantinople
AV Solidus (21.2 mm 4.3g)
D N THEODOSIVS 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: VOT XXX MVLT XXXX A / CONOB 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.
Beautifully struck and centered on bright shimmering flan.
RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1