Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.45 g, 6 h), Constantinople, Δ = 4th officina. D N MARCIANVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed bust of Marcian facing, holding spear over his right shoulder and with shield, ornamented with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Δ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross with her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 87/1. RIC 508. Nearly very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired from Athena Münzhandlung on 4 October 1983.