Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.44 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 443-450. D N THEODOSI-VS•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•COS•XVII•P•P• / COMOB Constantinopolis seated left on throne, resting her left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and long scepter in her left; at her side, shield; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 84/1. RIC 293. Graffito and die break on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.