The Roman Empire
Aelia Pulcheria, sister of Theodosius II and wife of Marcian
Solidus Constantinopolis 450-453, AV 4.44 g. AEL PVLCH – ERIA AVG Pearl-diademed and draped bust r., wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by the Hand of God. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGG Victory standing l., holding long jewelled cross; in r. field, star and in exergue, CONOB. RIC Marcian 512. MIRB 7a. Depeyrot 87/3.
Very rare. Extremely fine Ex Heritage CICF Signature sale 3032, 2014, André Constantine Dimitriadis, 23774 and previously privately purchased from Spink in May 1992.