

Marcian (450-457). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, AD 450. Obv. D N MARCIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Z. Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star in right field; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. 4.07 g. 20 mm. Scarce. About EF.