Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople
r. 402 -450 CE
Theodosius II
Byzantine
Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm decorated shield
Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned with scepter on l. hand and globus cruciger in r. hand; l. foot on prow; shield to r. of throne; in l. field, star. COMOB in exergue.
Gold
Byzantine period, Early