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

Description

Roman Empire, Marcian (AD 450-457), AV Solidus, Constantinople, D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with a horseman spearing fallen enemy, rev. VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long, jewelled cross, star to right field, CONOB in exergue, 4.33g (RIC 508; Depeyrot 87/1; Ratto 215), slightly bent flan, very fine given ‘no decision’ by NGC, and hence not slabbed, NGC ticket erroneously reading Arcadius (Cert. #8536724-001)