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ID: |
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34-116 |
| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Aelia Eudocia |
| Date Ruled: |
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A.D. 423-460
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| Metal: |
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Gold |
| Denomination: |
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Solidus |
| Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
| Diameter: |
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21 mm |
| Weight: |
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4.47 g |
| Obverse Legend: |
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AEL EVDO_CIA AVG |
| Obverse Description: |
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Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by the Hand of God |
| Reverse Legend: |
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IMP ● XXXXII ● COS XVII ● P ● P ● / * |
| Reverse Description: |
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Constantinopolis enthroned to left, left foot on prow, holding cross on globe in right hand and sceptre in left; by the throne a shield; star in left field |
| Exergue: |
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COMOB |
| Mint Mark: |
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COMOB |
| Mint: |
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Constantinople |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC X 304 |
| Reference2: |
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MIRB Theodosius II 36 |
| Reference3: |
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LRC 459 |
| Reference4: |
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Depeyrot 84/4; Boyce, ANSMN 6, 1954, p. 136, 4 and pl. XV, 6 |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Numismatic Ars Classica NAC AG |
| Source: |
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http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/ |
| Price Sold For: |
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3750 Swiss Franc |
| Date Sold: |
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11/24/2006 |
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Grade:
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good VF |
| Notes: |
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NAC Auction 34, Lot 116
Very rare. Light scratches in obverse field, otherwise good very fine
Ex NFA-Leu sale 16-18 October 1984, Garrett collection part II, 366. |
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