Ancients
Marcian, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 450-457). AV solidus (21mm, 4.33 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, graffito. Constantinople. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Marcian facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with horizontal crossbar in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 510.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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