On the obverse, draped bust of Pulcheria, with necklace, earrings, pearl diadem and fibula, surrounded by the legend AEL(ia) PVLCHERIA AVG(usta). Above Pulcheria’s head, the hand of god (dextera dei). On the reverse, Victoria with wings with a large jewelled cross in her right hand and a star behind the wings. Surrounding the figure, the legend VICTORIA AVGGG(ustorum trium). On the exergue, CON(stantinopoli) OB(ryzum), i.e. minted in Constantinople and made from pure gold.

Minted by Pulcheria, Eastern Roman Empress.

Constantinople. 450-453 dC

Weight: 4,47 g