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 shield decorated with horseman.
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long cross, star in upper field between cross and Victory's head. CONOB in exergue; officina (S) at end of legend.
Gold
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine