Marcian AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 450. D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust three quarters facing, holding spear and shield / VICTORIA AVGGG S, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC 510; Depeyrot 87/1. 4.48g, 21mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; well struck on a broad flan, highly lustrous surfaces.
From a private American collection;
Acquired from Ariadne Galleries Inc., New York.