Solidus - Aelia Pulcheria SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year414
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.38 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#205, OCRE#ric.10.theo_ii_e.205
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed and draped bust of Pulcheria right, seen from front, hand of God holding wreath reaching down from above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAEL PVLCH - ERIA AVG
Reverse descriptionVictory seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing chi-rho onto shield that she supports on her left knee; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS REI - PVBLICAE CONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (414) CONOB - -
Catalog ID6514786990
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