Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 1576. Estimate $1500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003.  Sold For $1630. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AELIA PULCHERIA, sister of Theodosius II and wife of Marcian. AV Solidus (4.43 gm). Constantinople mint. Struck 420-421 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, wearing necklace and earring, crowned by manus Dei/ Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; no star in field; E/CONOB. RIC X 220; Depeyrot 74/3. Toned VF, light graffiti. Rare. ($1500)