Theodosius II, 402-450. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.46 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 430-440. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, wearing pearl diadem and holding a spear with his right hand and a shield, decorated with a cavalryman riding over a fallen enemy, over left shoulder. Rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX Z / CONOB Constantinopolis seated left, resting her left foot on prow, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and a scepter with her left; shield at her side; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 81/1. RIC 257. A well struck example. Minor graffito on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.