Aelia Eudocia, Gold Medallion of 2 Solidi
Aelia Eudocia (wife of Theodosius II), Gold Medallion of 2 Solidi. Mint of Constantinople, struck A.D. 423 (?). AEL EVDO-CIA AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust facing right, rev. SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, the Empress, nimbate and draped, enthroned facing, her feet resting on a cushion, a star in left field, CONOB in exergue, 8.93g., 6h (cf. NAC Auction 84, Zurich, 20 May 2015, lot 1293; cf. Berk, sale 126, April 2002, lot 563; Gnecchi -; RIC -; MIRB -; LRC -; Depeyrot -). Apparently one of only three known examples, of the highest rarity thus, areas of soft-striking at centre of obverse and reverse, otherwise with a beautiful portrait and an elegant reverse, good extremely fine.
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Aelia Eudocia (wife of Theodosius II), Gold Medallion of 2 Solidi. Mint of Constantinople, struck A.D. 423 (?). AEL EVDO-CIA AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust facing right, rev. SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, the Empress, nimbate and draped, enthroned facing, her feet resting on a cushion, a star in left field, CONOB in exergue, 8.93g., 6h (cf. NAC Auction 84, Zurich, 20 May 2015, lot 1293; cf. Berk, sale 126, April 2002, lot 563; Gnecchi -; RIC -; MIRB -; LRC -; Depeyrot -). Apparently one of only three known examples, of the highest rarity thus, areas of soft-striking at centre of obverse and reverse, otherwise with a beautiful portrait and an elegant reverse, good extremely fine.
