

Marcian (450-457). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 8th officina. Obv. DN MARCIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGH. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star in right field; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. 4.46 g. 20.70 mm. Scarce. Metal flaw on obverse; scratch on reverse, otherwise. good EF.