Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Z//CONOB. RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. Toned and lustrous, thin reverse die break. Superb EF. Lot includes a David Sear certificate of authenticity.
From the Richard J. Sullivan Collection.