AELIA PULCHERIA, sister of Theodosius II and wife of Marcian. Died 453 AD. AV Tremissis (1.48 gm). Struck circa 420-450/5. Constantinople mint. AEL PVLCH-ERIA AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, wearing necklace and earring / Cross within wreath; CONOB*. RIC X 214; MIRB 49; Depeyrot 72/4. VF, flan bent. Scarce. ($1500) Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2224. Lot was unsold. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.