Ancient and Islamic Coins, Antiquities

Theodosius II, Solidus, Constantinople, 441-50, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, rev. Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding cross on globe and sceptre, star in field to left, comob in exergue, legend punctuated both sides, 4.43g (RIC 293; RCV 21140). Very fine, sometime cleaned £150-£180