Description: Theodosius II (402 - 450 AD). AE2, Constantinople mint (struck for or in Cherson). DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG; helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield / CONCORDIA AGV (sic); Theodosius II and Valentinian III standing facing with spears and long cross between.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 5,6 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: RIC X 460; NC 1995 p. 271-5; LRBC 2231; Sear 21184

Commentary: rare; green patina, good details with great reverse

History: On November the 6th 447 AD, shortly after the construction of Theodosian Walls the city of Constantinople was hit by a massive earthquake destroying severly the newly constructed walls, with 57 of 96 towers collapsing.

Article Number: 061-01-02-42750