COINAGE OF THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
MARCIANUS, 450-457
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 450. No officina letter. Obv. D N MARCIA - NVS P F AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, turned slightly to r., spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Without frontal ornament on helmet. Rev. VICTORI - AAVGGG Victory standing to l. with long cross, star on r. CONOB in exergue.. RIC 507. LRC 476. Depeyrot 87/1. 4.47 g. Rare. Virtually as struck. Brilliant uncirculated. Ex Auction Gorny & Mosch 203. Munich, March 2012. Lot 495.