AV Solidus, 4.47g (21mm, 6h).

D N THEODOSIVS • P • F • AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / IMP XXXXII COS • XVII • P • P •, Constantinopolis seated to left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, foot on prow, shield by throne; star in left field, COMOB in exergue. RIC X 310 var. (punctuation omitted after COS)

References: Depeyrot 84/1

Grade: Spectacular, problem free surfaces. Sharp strike and luster. Large flan with all details present. Stunning MS

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