ANCIENT COINS, ROMAN, Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated, Marcian (AD 450-457), Gold Solidus, minted at Constantinople, D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, rev VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing left, supporting a long jewelled cross, a star on right, CONOB in exergue, 4.50g, 6h (RIC 510; Depeyrot 87/1). Some lustre, about extremely fine.
from the Evan Salholm collection
ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2004, RM2109
Estimate: £350-450