Marcian. Gold Semissis (2.18 g), AD 450-457 Nearly EF. Constantinople. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Marcian right. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG, Victory seated right on cuirass, shield behind her, inscribing XXX on shield set on knee; in left field, star; in right field, staurogram; CONOB. RIC 514; Depeyrot 88/1. Graffiti on cheek and on Victory ('K' and 'X' respectively). Light scrape on reverse. Very scarce. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350
From the Aurora Family Collection.