Theodosius II, Gold Solidus, Ch AU, 5/5, 4/5 with provenance to 1993. on a slightly undulating flan

on a slightly undulating flan

some surface marks and nicks on cheek area

lis on breast

Proof Crown PF63

evidence of die clash in the striking as some obverse legend ghosted through to reverse at date

Theodosius II, Gold Solidus, Ch AU, 5/5, 4/5 with provenance to 1993. on a slightly undulating flanTheodosius II (AD 402 450), gold Solidus, Constantinople, c. 420, DNTHEODO SIVSPFAVG, helmeted, pearl diademed and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II almost facing, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield, decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy in left, rev. VOT XX MVLT XXX , Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, CONOB in exergue, 4. 50g, 11h (RIC X, 219). NGC Ch AU, 5 5, 4 5, brushed.