Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust thee-quarters front, cross on breast, holding spear over shoulder and shield ornamented with emperor on horseback riding down enemy.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
D N
THEODO-SIVS P F AVG (Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse description
Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, placing right foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.