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    Lot 74 | Byzantine Empire

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    Aelia Pulcheria (sister of Theodosius II). Tremissis. 444 AD. Constantinople. (Ric-X 214). (Depeyrot-72/4). Anv.: AEL PVLCHERIA AVG. Draped bust wearing a diadem to the right. Rev.: Cross within a wreath, CONOB* in the exergue. Au. 1,50 g.

    Excellent eye appeal. Original luster. Rare.

    She was Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire and regent for her brother Theodosius II from 414. A fervent defender of Christianity, she exercised considerable political and religious influence, promoting the construction of churches and opposing doctrines considered heretical. Following the death of Theodosius II, she married Marcian, who ascended the imperial throne. She played a prominent role in defending Christian orthodoxy and in the Council of Chalcedon (451). Upon her death, she bequeathed her possessions to the poor    . Almost MS. Est...1500,00.

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