Solidus of Theodosius II, Constantinople (contemporary forgery)

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: Constantinopolis enthroned l., holding globus cruciger in r. hand and long scepter in l.; l. foot on prow, and shield by l. side. In field to r., a star. Officina (I) at end of legend; COOMOB in exergue. Pierced, a forgery.