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Pulcheria, 4 July 414
- July 453A.D.
Obv: AEL PVLCHERIA AVG
diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: Cross in wreath, CONOB* in exergue.
Nicely centered and struck with mint luster remaining; very
rare.
2.35 Grams
Sister of the emperor Theodosius II and wife of the emperor
Marcinian, she was hailed as Augusta at 15 years old. Pulcheria
was the true ruler of the Empire during her brother's reign from
414 to 450 A.D. It was under her influence that Theodosius II
ordered the destruction of all pagan temples in the
Mediterranean. At age 51, she selected Marcian as her husband to
legitimize his rule, however she remained chaste. Her will left
all her possession to the poor.
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