

Aelia Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II (AD 423-460). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck AD 441/3-450. Obv. AELIA EVDOCIA AVG. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, Christogram on shoulder; manus Dei holding nimbus above. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII PP. Constantinopolis seated left, foot on prow, holding globus cruciger and scepter; shield at her side to right, star in left field; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 296; Depeyrot 84/4. 4.13 g. 21.00 mm. R. Metal flaws and scratches. VF.