1407. THEODOSIUS II. 408-450 AD. AV Solidus (4.48 gm). Struck 441-450 AD. Constantinople mint. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, with spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with horseman on left arm / Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding cross on globe and sceptre, left foot resting on prow, left elbow on shield, star in left field; COMOB. RIC X 299; DOCLR 414ff; Depeyrot 84/1. Good VF, flat strike on nose. ($400) CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1407. Lot sold for $300. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com