Roman Empire
Marcian 450-457 AD. AV solidus (20mm, 4.38g). Constantinople, 8th officina.
Obv: D N MARCIA NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Marcian facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left.
Rev: VICTORI-A AVGGG H, Victory standing facing, head left, grounded long jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue.