crested helmet over small arms
98g (Bentley 757
A highly appealing example with attractive purple toning in peripheries revealing subdued mint lustre
bare headed and draped bust of Nero facing right
edge plain (WR 347 R3
Theodosius II with Valentinian III, gold Solidus. crested helmet over small armsTheodosius II (AD 402 450), with Valentinian III, (AD 425 450), gold Solidus, Constantinople, AD 425 429, D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust three quarters right, holding spear on shoulder and shield depicting horseman riding down enemy, rev. SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Theodosius II and Valentinian III, nimbate, seated facing on double throne, each wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform scepter, star above, in