ROMAN AND BYZANTINE COINS Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 20mm, 4.51g 5), Constantinople, third officina. D N MARCIANVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust of Marcian, head turned slightly to the right, holding spear in his right hand and with shield over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGΓ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 87/1. MIRB 5b. RIC 510. A bright, lustrous coin, perfectly struck. Good extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'700 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |