ROMAN EMPIRE
Marcian, 450-457. Solidus 450, Constantinopolis. Obv. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG and officina letter Γ, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star in right field. Mintmark CONOB. RIC 510. AU. 4.48 g.
XF+ edge marks
Privately purchased from Ars Numismatica, 11 March 1975.