THEODOSIUS II AV GOLD SOLIDUS
RIC 292, Depeyrot 84/1, Mint State, 21.4mm, 4.50 grams, Struck Circa. 443 - 450 C.E., Constantinople Mint
Obverse: N THEODOSIVS P F AVG around pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed facing bust of Theodosius angled slightly to right, holding spear and shield
Reverse: Constantinopolis seated to left, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and scepter in her left, foot on prow, shield to right; star to left, IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P around, COMOB in exergue
Full weight on a broad flan, with superlative detail and vibrant luster. Nicer than most mint State graded examples we have seen, and truly a STUNNING coin!
