Obverse: Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing right, holding spear in right hand with shield over left shoulder. Reverse: Constantinopolis seated left holding globus cruciger in right hand and scepter in left, with shield at her side and star in left field.

Edge bend, graffito, and scratches present on surface.

Impeccable strike with wondrous quality, alluring brilliance and highly radiant eye appeal.

Smoothed surfaces with graffiti, scratches, and clipping damage present.

Brushed surface with clipping and punch mark damage.

Rich strike with orange tinges on the devices. Lustrous surfaces.

Punch mark and scratch present on surface.

Lustrous fields with only minor bumps; edge marks limited to one side and difficult to spot.

Sharply struck, lustrous and highly attractive.

Exceptional example with perfect strike and surface.

Well-struck coin with excellent detail on the obverse. Surface shows moderate wear and toning consistent with age.


9/2/25	$775	XF	Stack's Bowers	— 0%
8/25/25	$2,800	MS	Stack's Bowers	— 0%
2/25/25	$550	VF	Stack's Bowers	— 0%
1/20/25	$700	O	Stack's Bowers	▼ −5%
1/12/24	$1,050	MS	Stack's Bowers	▼ −63%

Solidus of Theodosius IIRIC 257

Imagery

Price guide

Recent sales

Price distribution