Gomes AQ04
old-collection tone
legend reads QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND 2000
initial mark hand (1590-92) both sides
Almost uncirculated with original mint lustre
Theodosius II, Gold Solidus, Constantinople Gomes AQ04Theodosius II (A. D. 402 450), gold Solidus, mint of Constantinople, struck A. D. 430 40, D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to the right, holding a spear and shield, rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX H, Constantinopolis enthroned left, her left foot resting on a prow, holding a globus cruciger and a sceptre, a star on right, CONOB in exergue, 4. 47g, 6h (RIC 257; Hahn 25b). Lustrous, extremely fine.