Description: Theodosius II (402 - 450 AD). AE4, Constantinople mint 425-435 AD. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VT XXX V legend in three lines within laurel wreath; [CON] in ex.

Diameter: AE10 mm

Weight: 1.4 g

Grade: gF/F

Attribution: RIC X Constantinople 457

Commentary: scarce; bronze patina

History: The sister of Theodosius II, Pulcheria, acted as his regent and guardian since 414 AD, after his deaths in 450 AD most probably as a sole augusta for a month and at the end as an empress consort for a new emperor Marcian.

Article Number: 014-07-07-44287