Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.30 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis, circa 450. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Marcian facing, wearing pearl diadem and holding spear with his right hand and shield, decorated with a cavalryman riding over fallen enemy, over left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-AAVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross with her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 87/1. RIC 510. Slightly clipped and with very light marks, otherwise, nearly very fine.