Solidus of Theodosius II, Thessalonike
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 overtaking enemy.
Reverse: Emperor standing facing, in military costume, holding labarum in r hand and globus cruciger in l. Star in field to l.; TESOB in exergue.
Gold
Byzantine period, Early