Description: Theodosius II (402 - 450 AD). AE4, Constantinopple mint 425-435 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VT - XXX - V within laurel wreath, CON in ex.

Diameter: AE10 mm

Weight: 1,16 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RIC X 457

Commentary: rare; green patina, decent details for the type

History: The impressive Theodosian Walls of Constantinople, built during the reign of Theodosius II, allowed the city to survive as a capital of Byzantine Empire for the next 1000 years.

Article Number: 057-07-01-42384