Ancient Coins

Theodosius II (402-450), Theodosius II (402-450), Solidus, c. 443, Constantinople, 42nd anniversary of reign, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield, rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P COMOB, Constantinopolis seated left, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, shield at her side, star to left, 4.37g/6h (RIC 292; Depeyrot 84/1). Good very fine (£400-450)