Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.27 g, 6 h), Constantinople, A = 1st 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 A / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross with her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 87/1. RIC 510. Well-centered and struck. Extremely fine.

From a North American collection.