Byzantine Empire, Theodosius II, 402-450, Solidus 441-450, Constantinople

Byzantine Empire. Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus 441-450, Constantinople. Gold 4.48 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 THEODOSI-VS•P•F•AVG // Reverse: Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, left, holding cross on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by the throne, a small round shield; star in left field. Reverse caption: IMP XXXXII COS - XVII P P A -/-//COMOB

RIC: 286.

Almost uncirculated AU 50-53