ROMAN EMPIRE; Marcian, 450-457 AD. Gold Solidus (4.34 gm; 23 mm). Thessalonica mint. Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Marcian standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; star in left field; TESOB. RIC X 523; Depeyrot 54/1. NGC-AU (Strike 4/5; Surface 2/5). Certificate # 6708968-013