ANCIENT COINS. Roman Coins. Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated. Marcian (A.D. 450-457), Gold Solidus, 4.48g, 6h.Mint of Constantinople.Struck A.D. 450.DN MARCIANVS P F AVG, bust of Marcian facing, inclined slightly to right, wearing pearl-diadem, helmet, and cuirass, and holding a spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Z, Victory standing left, holding a long jewelled cross, a star in right field, CONOB in exergue (RIC 510; Depeyrot 87/1).Lustrous, good extremely fine, an excellent example.
Part of the Aurora Collection.
Estimate: US$ 1,500