Roman Imperial Gold Solidus of Theodosius II
Obv: THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
Rev: CONCORDI-A AVGGG, Constantinopolis seated facing on backless throne, helmeted head right, grounded scepter in right hand, Victory standing left on globe in outstretched left hand, right foot on prow; star in left field, TES•OB in exergue.
408 – 420 AD. · Thessalonica Mint · RIC X 355
4.4g · 22mm
Ex New York Sale, Auction XXXIV (6 January 2015), lot 703.
NGC Graded AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5
Cert Number: 3819565-007













