Theodosius II. AD 402-450. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 4th officina. Struck AD 408-420. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Constantinopolis seated facing, head right, holding spear and Victory on globe; to left at feet, prow of galley; star in left field; Δ//CONOB. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2; Biaggi –. Fully lustrous. Superb EF. A spectacular example. From the Willamette Valley Collection. Ex Phoibos Collection (Künker 333, 16 March 2020), lot 1608.
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