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

Diameter: AE9 mm

Weight: 0,9 g

Grade: F/F

Attribution: RIC X 457

Commentary: rare; grey-olive patina with some deposits

History: The massive Theodosian Walls of Constantinople which kept the city safe for the next 1000 years were such an acomplishment that their construction would probably be impossible in later more troubled times.

Article Number: 059-04-01-42384