Theodosius II, Gold Solidus. three crowned emblematic shields

three crowned emblematic shields

to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci (Hill T62

SCBI Lincolnshire 27:950 and Williams 716

Two superb portraits of fine style

87g (SCBI -

Theodosius II, Gold Solidus. three crowned emblematic shieldsTheodosius II (AD 402 450), gold Solidus, Constantinople, AD 441 450, D N THEODOSI VS. P. F. AVG, helmeted bust three quarters facing, diademed, draped and cuirassed, spear over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy, rev. IMP. XXXXII. COS. XVII. P. P., in exergue COMOB, Constantinopolis enthroned, holding sceptre and cross on globe, star in left field, 4. 49g, 6h (RIC X, 293). Crisply struck and well defined, extremely fine.