Lot 675:
Theodosius II (402-450). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 430-440. Obv. D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm. Rev. VOT XXX - MVLT XXXX. Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, left, holding cross on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; by the throne, a shield; star in right field. RIC X (East) 257. 4.04 g. 21 mm. Graffito on obverse. VF.