Ancients
Aelia Pulcheria, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 414-453). AR siliqua (18mm, 1.94 gm, 12h). NGC (photo-certificate) Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, flan flaw. Constantinople, ca. 420-429. AEL PVLCH-ERIA AVG, pearl-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 / Cross within wreath terminating in large jewel; CONS* below. RIC X (Theodosius II) 383 and Plate 17 (this coin).
From the Morris Collection. Ex Numismatik Lanz, Auction 100 (20 November 2000), lot 661; Bank Leu AG, Auction 13 (29-30 April 1975), lot 551; Numismatic Fine Arts, Auction XII (23-24 March 1983), lot 498.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 500-700 USD