SH46449. Gold solidus, RIC X Theodosius II 260, Choice aEF, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, weight 4.375g, maximum diameter 20.7mm, die axis 180
o, c. 430 - 440 A.D.; obverse D N VALENTIN-IANVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, spear over shoulder, shield in left decorated with horseman trampling fallen foe; reverse VOT XXX MVLT XXXX B, Constantinopolis enthroned left, wearing helmet, globus cruciger in right hand, scepter in left hand, shield resting at side of throne, star right;
rare (RIC R2);
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