Byzantine Empire. Theodosius II (AD 402-450). AV Solidus,AD 441-450
THEODOSIVS P F AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly to right, holding shield ornamented with horseman spearing a fallen foe, and spear over right shoulder IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P Constantinopolis enthroned to left, left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, shield behind throne, star in left field, COMOB in exergue. RIC 291, ca. 4,2 g, 20 mm. NEAR EXTREMELY FINE, graffito to obverse. VERY RARE EX Roma
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THEODOSIVS P F AVG, helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly to right, holding shield ornamented with horseman spearing a fallen foe, and spear over right shoulder IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P Constantinopolis enthroned to left, left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, shield behind throne, star in left field, COMOB in exergue. RIC 291, ca. 4,2 g, 20 mm. NEAR EXTREMELY FINE, graffito to obverse. VERY RARE EX Roma
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