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ID:     34-116
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Aelia Eudocia
Date Ruled:     A.D. 423-460
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Diameter:     21 mm
Weight:     4.47 g
Obverse Legend:     AEL EVDO_CIA AVG
Obverse Description:     Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, wearing necklace and earrings, crowned by the Hand of God
Reverse Legend:     IMP ● XXXXII ● COS XVII ● P ● P ● / *
Reverse Description:     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:     COMOB
Mint Mark:     COMOB
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     RIC X 304
Reference2:     MIRB Theodosius II 36
Reference3:     LRC 459
Reference4:     Depeyrot 84/4; Boyce, ANSMN 6, 1954, p. 136, 4 and pl. XV, 6
Photograph Credit:     Numismatic Ars Classica NAC AG
Source:     http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/
Price Sold For:     3750 Swiss Franc
Date Sold:     11/24/2006
Grade:     good VF
Notes:     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.