Theodosius II

Solidus · Gold

RIC X 300

Obverse

D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG — Bust of Theodosius II, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm

Reverse

IMP.XXXXII˙COS - XVII˙P˙P˙ — Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, left, holding cross on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by the throne, a small round shield; star in left field