Tremissis - Aelia Pulcheria Cross within wreath, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year450-453
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Tremissis (⅓)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight1.36 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#521, OCRE#ric.10.marc_e.521
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, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONOB
Edge
MintCONOB
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (450-453) CONOB - ties 13 -
ND (450-453) CONOB - ties 14 -
ND (450-453) CONOB - ties 15 -
Catalog ID9063267790
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