Ancients
Marcian, Eastern Roman Emperor (AD 450-457). AV solidus (21mm, 4.48 gm, 6h). Constantinople, 7th officina. D N MARCIAN-VS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Marcian facing three-quarters right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand, star in right field; Z//CONOB. RIC X 510. Depeyrot 87/1. Well struck and fully lustrous, deserving of the highest NGC grade for ancients. NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 1200-1600 USD