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, cuirassed bust of Marcian facing, holding spear in right hand over right shoulder and behind head, decorated shield of horseman riding down enemy on left arm, rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG, inverted Z officina, Victory standing facing, looking left, holding long jewelled cross, star to right, CONOB in exergue, 4.48g (RIC X 510 7th officina), worn, soiling to obverse, about very fine, in NGC ‘Ancients’ holder, graded Ch VF [Strike: 3/5, Surface: 2/5] ~lacquered, scuff, edge bends; adjusted flan~ (Cert. #8536725-017)