12h (RIC 102
to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci (Hill T62
Two superb portraits of fine style
(not cuirassed)
87g (SCBI -
Theodosius II, Gold Solidus. 12h (RIC 102Theodosius II (AD 402 450), gold Solidus, Constantinople, AD 441 450, D N THEODOSI VS. P. F. AVG, helmeted bust three quarters facing, diademed, draped and cuirassed, spear over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy, rev. IMP. XXXXII. COS. XVII. P. P., in exergue COMOB, Constantinopolis enthroned, holding sceptre and cross on globe, star in left field, 4. 49g, 6h (RIC X, 293). Crisply struck and well defined, extremely fine.