Solidus 415 Constantinople Theodosius II, Constantinople, Gold, RIC:207 AU(55-58)

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Bust of Theodosius II, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear pointing forward, shield with horseman and enemy motif, Roma, helmeted, draped, and Constantinopolis, helmeted, draped, enthroned, facing front, heads turned toward one another, holding sceptres in outer hands and supporting shield inscribed VOT/XV/MVL/XX between them; prow beneath right foot of Constantinopolis; star in left field., Rare bust, a solidus of superb quality! Remarkable engraving, very delicate giving superb representations, the shield with the horseman are clearly visible and the clothes are engraved with great precision. A magnificent specimen. Multiple scratches on the observe in front of the portrait, probably due to cleaning. Behind it, a cross, possibly graffiti. Cleaning has given the fields an artificial lustrous appearance. Remains of soil are visible on the reverse in the interstices of the engravings., D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG, GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

 

Deutsch abbrev.	Deutsch Erhaltungsgrade	Englisch  Grades der Kühlung	Französisch États de  Erhaltung	Italienisch Stati di  conservazione
PP	Polierte Platte	Proof (PRF)	Flan bruni (FB)	Beweis
st	Stempelglanz, stempelfrisch	Stempelglanz (MS65-MS70)	Fleur de coin (FDC)	Fior di conio
-unz	fast unzirkuliert	Almost uncirculated (AU)
vz	Vorzüglich	Vorzüglich (EF oder XF)	Superbe (SUP)	Splendido
ss	Sehr schön	Sehr fein (VF)	Très Très beau (TTB)	Bellissimo
s	Schön	Fine (F)	Très beau (TB)	Molto bello

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