Ancient Coins

ROMAN IMPERIAL COINS, Roman Imperial Coins, Solidus, c. 430-40, Constantinople, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy, rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX E, Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, left foot on prow, left elbow resting on shield, 4.49g/1h (RIC 257; MIRB 25a). Scratch in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine (£250-300)