Siliqua - Aelia Pulcheria Cross within wreath, Constantinopolis

€373,234.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year420-429
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Siliqua (1⁄24)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.51 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#383, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.383
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped bust of Aelia Pulcheria right, seen from front, wearing necklace and earring, hair elaborately weaved with long plait up the back of head and tucked under diadem.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAEL PVLCH-ERIA 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 (420-429) CONS - -
ND (420-429) CONS - ties 7 -
ND (420-429) CONS - ties 8 -
Catalog ID3523001150
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