ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Theodosius II (402-450), Solidus ND (420-422), Constantinople. Av. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG. Bust cuirassed and helmeted front, holding a haste and a shield. Rv. VOT XX - MVLT XXX. Victory left holding a long pearled cross; in exergue CONOB. RIC.219; Gold - 4.46 g - 20.5 mm - 12 h From a Giessener Münzhandlung Dieter Gorny GmbH sale 32, 12 November 1985, No. 334 then 33, 3 June 1986, No. 580. NGC MS 5/5 3/5 brushed (8360797-020). Retains its original brilliance. Some hairlines on the right. Superb at Fleur de coin.