Very rare solidus of Theodosius, minted in 3rd officine, marked with Γ at the end of reverse legend.
Mint luster on both sides.
Roman Imperial
Theodosius II (408–450), Solidus 425-429, Constantinople mint
Obverse: helmeted, three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif
D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG
Reverse: Theodosius II and Valentinian III wearing consular robes, enthroned, facing front, each holding mappa in right hand
and cruciform sceptre in left hand, star above and between them, CONOB in exergue
SALVS REIPVBLICAE Γ
Gold, diameter 22 mm, weight 4.47 g
