450, Eastern Roman Empire, Theodosius II. Rare Gold Solidus Coin. NGC Choice XF

  

450, Eastern Roman Empire, Theodosius II. Mint Period: 430-440 AD Mint Place: Constantinople Denomination: Gold Solidus Ruler: Theodosius II. Reference: Depeyrot 81/1, RIC 257. Certified and graded by NGC as Choice XF wrinkled!

Diameter: 21mm Weight: 4.45gm Material: Gold! Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted and armored bust of Theodosius facing slightly to right, holding a spear over his right shoulder and with a shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Legend: D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG. Reverse: Female personification of Constantinople (Constantinopolis) seated left on throne, her left foot on prow, holding cross-topped globe in her right hand, long scepter with her left, and leaning her left elbow on a shield at her side. Legend: VOT XXX MVLT XXXX Exergue: CONOB.

10 April 401 28 July 450, commonly called Theodosius the Younger or the Calligrapher , was Roman emperor for most of his life, proclaimed. As an infant in 402 and ruling as the eastern Empire's sole emperor after the death of his father Arcadius in 408.

His reign was marked by the promulgation of the Theodosian law code and the construction of the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople. He also presided over the outbreak of two great Christological controversies, Nestorianism and Eutychianism.

The item "450, Eastern Roman Empire, Theodosius II. NGC Choice XF" is in sale since Friday, December 18, 2020. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Ancient\Roman\ Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)". The seller is "coinworldtv" and is located in Wien.

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1. Certification: NGC
2. Composition: Gold
3. Ruler: Theodosius II
4. Denomination: Solidus