Ancient Coins

ROMAN IMPERIAL COINS, Roman Imperial Coins, Solidus, c. 426, Constantinople, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy, rev. salvs pvblicae e, Theodosius and Valentinian enthroned facing, both in consular robes, holding mappa and cruciform sceptre, star above, 4.43g/6h (RIC 244; MIRB 24a). Extremely fine, rare (£500-600)