★ Rated R4 in RIC ★

Marcian AV Solidus. Thessalonica, AD 450-457. D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG•, Victory standing facing, head to left, supporting long jewelled cross; star in right field, THSOB in exergue. RIC X 525 (R4); Depeyrot 55/2. 4.48g, 20mm, 6h.

Near Extremely Fine; slightly worn dies. Extremely Rare; rated R4 in RIC, Depeyrot cites only one example and there are seemingly only two examples on CoinArchives.

From the Campostella Collection;
Acquired from Baldwin's Auctions, 20 March 2007.