Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople
r. 402 -450 CE
Theodosius II
Byzantine
Obv.: Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed and cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, shield on left arm decorated with horseman
Rev.: Constantinoplis seated, holding spear and Victory on globe; beneath r. foot, a prow; with star in l. field. Officina (A) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.
Gold
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine