Gold Solidus - Ancient Rome, c. 408-450 AD.
Emperor: Theodosius II
Obv: Cuirassed & helmeted bust, 3/4 right - ''DN THRODOSIVS PF AVG"
Rev: Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger, foot on prow - "VOT XXX MULT XXXXS"
Scarce Variety! RIC 257 - 21mm, 4.47 gm
Theodosius II, commonly surnamed Theodosius the Younger, or Theodosius the Calligrapher, was Eastern Roman Emperor from 408 to 450. He is mostly known for promulgating the Theodosian law code, and for the construction of the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople. He also presided over the outbreak of two great christological controversies, Nestorianism and Eutychianism.
