engraved by William Wyon after Chantrey
holding a long voided cross
tri-pellets in each angle
A very good example of this rare issue
Theodosius II, Gold Solidus engraved by William Wyon afterTheodosius II (A. D. 402 450), Gold Solidus, Mint of Constantinople, struck A. D. 430 40, DN THEODO SIVS PF AVG, helmeted, pearl diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding a spear in his right hand, and a shield decorated with horseman and enemy motif, rev. VOT XXX MVLT XXXX S, Constantinopolis enthroned to left, holding cross on globe and sceptre, a shield resting beside the throne, a star in the right field, CONOB in exergue, 4. 47g, 6h (Depeyrot