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ID:     721899
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Theodosius II
Date Ruled:     AD 402-450
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 424-425
Weight:     4.07 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     D N THEODO_SIVS P F AVG
Obverse Description:     Helmeted bust facing, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, an left arm shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy.
Reverse Legend:     GLOR ORVI_S TERRAR Γ
Reverse Description:     Emperor, standing facing, holding standard in right hand, and cross on globe in left; star in left field
Exergue:     CONOB
Mint Mark:     CONOB
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     RIC X 0232
Reference2:     Depeyrot 77/1
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85667
Grade:     Struck AD 424-425/430
Notes:     Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1899 Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left / Theodosius, in military outfit, standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; star in left field; G//CONOB From the Marc Poncin Collection.