Marcian. Solidus.
450-457 AD. Solidus, 4.14g (5h). Constantinople. Obv: D N MARCIA - NVS P F AVG Helmeted bust front holding spear over shoulder and shield. Rx: VICTORI - A AVGg Victory standing left holding long jeweled cross; in right field, star; in exergue, CONOB. RIC 510 (S), without officina letter. Depeyrot 87/1, p. 256 (126 specimens without officina). MIB 5. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. Small hairlines in obverse field. EF.