Ancient Coins: ROMAN GOLD: Aelia Pulcheria, sister of Theodosius II, 414-453

AV Tremissis, 1.49g. 15mm.  Constantinople mint, c.420-453 A.D. AEL PVLCHERIA AVG. Pearl- diademed and with wreath on top of head, draped, and cuirassed bust to right.  Rev. CONOB* in exergue. Cross within wreath.  RIC X, 214.  Depeyrot 72/4.  The wreath on the top of the head is particularly well defined.   Fully lustrous and of exceptional quality.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: CNG Auction 103, 2016, lot 792.

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