Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing, turned slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
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THEODOSI-VS•P•F•AVG (Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse description
Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on prow, scepter in left hand, globus cruciger in right, grounded shield at side; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.