455, Lot: 382. Estimate $750. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Aelia Pulcheria. Augusta, AD 414-453. AV Tremissis (15mm, 1.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck under Theodosius II, AD 420-450. pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Latin cross pattée within wreath; large central jewel above; CONOB*. RIC X 280; Depeyrot 72/4. Good VF. Lustrous.

From the J.B. Collection, purchased Summer 2002.