RIC X Theodosius II (East) 321
Denomination: solidus
Material: av
Authority: theodosius_ii
Mint: constantinople
Manufacture: struck
Date: 0441 to 0450
Obverse legend: D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG
Obverse: Bust of Theodosius II, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
Obverse portrait: theodosius_ii
Reverse legend: IMP XXXXII COS - XVII P P A
Reverse: Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, left, holding cross on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by the throne, a large irregular shield; star in left field
Reverse portrait: constantinopolis_personfication