a few light marks otherwise nearly extremely fine and an attractive example of this iconic and enigmatic issue
raised die flaw at top of forehead
22g (Bull 2013
9h (Le Rider pl
Theodosius II, Gold Solidus, Constantinople, AD 430-40 a few light marks otherwiseTheodosius II (A. D. 402 450). Gold Solidus. Mint of Constantinople, A. D. 430 40. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to the right, holding a spear and a shield, rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX S, Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding a globus cruciger and a sceptre, her left foot on a prow, a shield rests beside her, a star on right, CONOB in exergue, 4. 50g., 6h (RIC 257; Depeyrot 81 1). Well