Roman Empire, Marcian (AD 450-457), AV Solidus,

Description

Roman Empire, Marcian (AD 450-457), AV Solidus, D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG, helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear in right hand over shoulder and behind head, shield on left arm decorated with horseman running down fallen enemy, rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG [Delta], angel standing left, supporting long jewelled cross, star to right, CONOB in exergue, 4.47g (RIC X 510), wear to portrait, lustrous, overall very fine