AV Solidus 450 AD, MARCIANUS 450–457 AD, EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE Constantinople. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif DN MARCIA – NVS PF AVG. Rev. Victory standing left supporting long jewelled cross, star in right field VICTORI – A AVGG, CONOB in exergue.RIC 510; DOC 476; Fr. 23 (23-24).3.98 g. Choice XF strike 5 out of 5; surface 2 out of 5; clipped, minor edge bend