SH10972. Gold solidus, RIC X Theodosius II 319, EF, 5th officina, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, weight 4.441g, maximum diameter 21.9mm, die axis 180
o, 441 - 450 A.D.; obverse D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, helmeted pearl-diademed, cuirassed, bust facing, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy on left arm; reverse IMP•XXXXII COS XXII•P•P E, Constantinopolis enthroned left, globus cruciger in right hand, scepter in left hand, foot on prow, left elbow on shield at side, star left, COMOB in exergue; ex Colosseum Coin Exchange;
rare (R4);
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