Theodosius II (402-450). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, c. 430-440 AD. Obv. DN THEODO-SIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX I. Constantinopolis seated left, left foot on prow, holding sceptre and globus cruciger; shield at her side; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 257; Depeyrot 81/1. 4.44 g. 20.50 mm. Superb example, struck on a broad flan. EF.