Byzantine Empire, Theodosius II, 402-450, Solidus 415, Constantinople

Byzantine Empire. Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus 415, Constantinople. Gold 4.48 g.; 21.3 g.
Obverse: Bust of Theodosius II, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear pointing forward, shield with horseman and enemy motif. Obverse caption: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG //
Reverse: Roma, helmeted, draped, and Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, heads turned toward one another, holding sceptres in outer hands and supporting shield inscribed VOT/XV/MVL/XX between them; prow beneath right foot of Constantinopolis; star in left field. Reverse caption: GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

RIC: 207.

Multiple scratches on the observe in front of the portrait, probably due to cleaning. Behind it, a cross, possibly graffiti. Cleaning has given the fields an artificial lustrous appearance. Remains of soil are visible on the reverse in the interstices of the engravings. Almost uncirculated AU 55-58