ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Theodosius II (402-450), Solidus ND (430-440), Constantinople, 7th office. Av. D N THEODO - SIVS P F AVG. Bust cuirassed and helmeted front, holding haste and shield. Rv. VOT XXX - MVLT XXXX (officine). Constantinople helmeted, seated left, holding a sceptre and a globe surmounted by a cross, her foot on a ship's prow; star right; in exergue COMOB. RIC.257; Gold - 4.46 g - 20.5 mm - 12 h NGC MS 5/5 3/5 (4938459-086). Quite rare for the 30 years of the reign and 7th office (Z) of Constantinople. Beautifully struck and close to its original condition, with a golden patina covering the original lustre. Superb at Fleur de coin.