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Tremissis - Aelia Pulcheria Cross within wreath; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 1.36 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Roman Empire (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Pulcheria (Πουλχερία) (450-453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 450-453 |
| Value | 1 Tremissis (⅓) |
| Currency | Solidus (330-476) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross within wreath, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONOB
Comment
Aelia Pulcheria was an Eastern Roman empress who advised her brother emperor Theodosius II during his minority and then became wife to emperor Marcian from November 450 to her death in 453.She was the second child of Eastern Roman Emperor Arcadius and Empress Aelia Eudoxia. In 414, the fifteen-year old Pulcheria became the guardian of her younger brother Theodosius II.
When Theodosius was killed in a riding accident in AD 450, Pulcheria briefly ruled as sole empress before bowing to demands that she marry and thus chose a suitable man to rule as Augustus.
Variants are known, under this reference along with other references, given the types of ties of the wreath on reverse:
From RIC Volume 10
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tremissis - Aelia Pulcheria coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The cross within a wreath on the obverse (front) side of the coin symbolizes Christianity, while the image of Constantinopolis on the reverse (back) side represents the ancient Roman Empire. This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the complex and changing religious landscape of the Eastern Roman Empire during the 5th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450-453) CONOB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tremissis - Aelia Pulcheria (Cross within wreath; Constantinopolis) (450-453) coin.
