Coins

Roman Imperial Coinage, Theodosius II, Solidus, Constantinople, 441-50, helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, rev. Constantinopolis seated left, feet resting on ship prow, holding sceptre holding globus cruciger, star in field, 4.50g (RIC 285). Extremely fine £400-£500

Provenance: Bonhams Auction, 16 July 2008, lot 548; M.A. Eeley-Hardcastle Collection