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: Constantinopolis seated, looking r., holding spear in r. hand and globe surmounted by Victory in l.; star in field to l.; prow under r. foot. CONOB in exergue; officina (Z) at end of legend.
Gold
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine