Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Constantinople. D N MARCIANVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust of Marcian, head turned slightly to the right, holding spear in his right hand and with shield over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 87/1. RIC 508. Pierced, graffiti on obverse, otherwise, very fine.