Ancient Coins

Solidus, Constantinople, c. 441-450, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif, rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P, Constantinopolis seated left, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and sceptre; at her side, shield; in left field, star; in exergue, CONOB, 4.46g/6h (RIC 291). Very fine, rare