Theodosius II

Solidus · Gold

RIC X 207

Obverse

D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG — Bust of Theodosius, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear pointing forward, shield with horseman and enemy motif

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE — Roma, helmeted, draped, and Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, heads turned toward one another, holding sceptres in outer hands and supporting shield inscribed VOT/XV/MVL/XX between them; prow beneath right foot of Constantinopolis; star in left field