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 spearing down enemy.
Reverse: Constantinople enthroned to left, holding cross on globe and scepter, her left foot on a prow, by the throne a shield. Star in field right. Officina (Γ) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.
Gold
Byzantine period, Early