GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: rev
a few light marks otherwise nearly extremely fine and an attractive example of this iconic and enigmatic issue
raised die flaw at top of forehead
42g (Dalton 1
Theodosius II, Gold Solidus, Constantinople, AD 430-40 GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR:Theodosius II (A. D. 402 450). Gold Solidus. Mint of Constantinople, A. D. 430 40. D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, pearl diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, slightly inclined to the right, holding a spear and a shield, rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX S, Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding a globus cruciger and a sceptre, her left foot on a prow, a shield rests beside her, a star on right, CONOB in exergue, 4. 50g., 6h (RIC 257; Depeyrot 81 1). Well