Marcian (450-457). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 450 AD. Obv. DN MARCIANVS P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, helmeted bust facing, cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head; on left arm, shield decorated with horseman rides down enemy. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG. Victory standing left, supporting long jewelled cross; star in right field; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 507 (R4). AV. 4.32 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare and brilliant example. Scratches on obverse, otherwise. EF.