thin raised rim
three crowned emblematic shields
Two superb portraits of fine style
Good extremely fine with steel-grey
Theodosius II, Gold Solidus. thin raised rimTheodosius II (AD 402 450), gold Solidus, Constantinople, AD 441 450, D N THEODOSI VS. P. F. AVG, helmeted bust three quarters facing, diademed, draped and cuirassed, spear over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy, rev. IMP. XXXXII. COS. XVII. P. P., in exergue COMOB, Constantinopolis enthroned, holding sceptre and cross on globe, star in left field, 4. 49g, 6h (RIC X, 293). Crisply struck and well defined, extremely fine.