Theodosius II. 402-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.37 g). Constantinople mint. Struck 408-419 AD. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed 3/4 facing bust, holding spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy. Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, right foot on prow, holding sceptre in right hand, Victory on globe in left. Officina letter I. Mintmark CONOB. RIC X 202; Depeyrot 73/2. Used by permission of CNG auction 55, December 18, 2002. Ex Münzen & Medaillen (March 23, 2000), Lot 417.