Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.49 g, 12h). Constantinople mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 420-422. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with horseman motif on left arm / VOT XX MVLT XXX, Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross in right hand; Δ//CONOB. RIC X 218; Depeyrot 74/2. Fully lustrous, a few die preparation marks in fields. Superb EF. A brilliant example, virtually as struck.
