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Solidus of Pulcheria, Constantinople

Solidus of Pulcheria, Constantinople

r. 414 - 453 CE

Pulcheria

Byzantine

Obverse: Bust of Pulcheria to r., draped with necklace, earrings, and pearl diadem, crowned by hand of God. Reverse: Constantinople seated on throne to l., holding globe cruciger in r. hand and scepter in l., shield at l. side, l. foot on prow; in l. field, star. CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

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