Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with a horseman motif in left.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
D N
THEODO-SIVS P F AVG (Translation: Our Lord Theodosius, Pious and Blessed August)
Reverse description
Theodosius II helmeted and armored facing with left foot stepping right, with trophy over left shoulder with left hand and dragging captive with right hand; star in right field; mintmark in exergue.