Siliqua - Aelia Eudocia Cross within wreath, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year430-438
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Siliqua (1⁄24)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.98 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#388, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.388
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped bust of Aelia Eudocia right, seen from front, wearing necklace and earrings, hair elaborately weaved with long plait up the back of head and tucked under diadem.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAEL EVDO-CIA AVG
Reverse descriptionCross within wreath terminating in large jewel; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONS
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (430-438) CONS - -
ND (430-438) CONS - ties 8 -
ND (430-438) CONS - ties 9 -
Catalog ID6070011150
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