Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.48 g, 7 h), a contemporary imitation. Uncertain mint, after 443. D N THEODOZI-VZ P F AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen foe, on his left shoulder. Rev. IMP XXXXII COZ XVII P P / CONOB Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and scepter in her left; shield at her side; in field to left, star. Cf. Depeyrot 84/1 and RIC 323 (for prototype). Struck from worn dies and with some doubling and scratches, otherwise, very fine.