Theodosius I, 379-395. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.51 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis (?), circa 388-32. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Theodosius I to right.
Rev. CONCORDI-A AVGGG S / COMOB Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing on throne ornamented with lion's heads, head turned to right, holding long scepter in right hand and globe in her left, placing right foot on prow. Bastien, Donativa, p. 100, c and note 1. Depeyrot 45/3 (1 example recorded) = Hess-Divo 307 (2007), 1789 (
same dies). RIC -. Extremely rare, apparently the second example known of this highly unusual issue. Perfectly centered and very well struck. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die
, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From a Bavarian collection of late Roman gold coins, formed in the early 2000s.