CNG 108, Lot: 701. Estimate $2000. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Aelia Pulcheria. Augusta, AD 414-453. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.31 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 443-450. AEL PVLCH-ERIA AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust right, being crowned by manus Dei / IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P, Constantinopolis seated left, with foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; star to left, shield at side of throne; COMOB. RIC X 288 (R5); Depeyrot 84/3. Near EF, underlying luster. Rare.

Ex Heritage 3021 (6 January 2013), lot 21431.