ROMAN EMPIRE: Theodosius II, 402-450, AV solidus (4.44g), Constantinople, 443-450, RIC-285, Depeyrot-84/1, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield, D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG // Constantinople enthroned left, left foot on prow, holding scepter in left hand and globus cruciger in right, grounded shield behind; at side, star in left field, IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P / COMOB, sharply struck with original luster, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, NGC graded Choice AU, ex Chaudhury Collection.