SH53623. Gold solidus, RIC X Theodosius II 302, gVF, Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint, weight 4.468g, maximum diameter 20.8mm, die axis 180
o, c. 443 - 450 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 IMP XXXX II COS XVII P P, Constantinopolis enthroned left, wearing helmet, globus cruciger in right hand, scepter in left hand, shield resting at side of throne, star left, COMOB in exergue;
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