Roman Empire, Theodosius II, 402-450, Solidus 424-425, Constantinople

Byzantine Empire. Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus 424-425, Constantinople. Gold 4.37 g.; 21.3 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Theodosius II, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm. Obverse caption: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG // Reverse: Theodosius II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding standard in right hand and cross on globe in left hand; star in left field. Reverse caption: GLOR ORVI-S TERRAR -/-//CONOB

RIC: 232.

Coin worn as jewellery in the past. Mark on the edge at 6 o’clock, mark on the edge at 12 o’clock. Otherwise Extremely fine EF 40-45