THEODOSIUS II, A.D. 402-450. AV Solidus (4.26 gms), Thessalonica Mint, A.D. 424/5-430. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.RIC-363; Depeyrot-51/1. Obverse: Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; Reverse: Theodosius standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; star to left; TESOB. An immensely lustrous and radiant specimen, this piece offers a rather bold strike and pleasing detail.