Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 450. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; CONOB. RIC X 510; DOCLR 476; Depeyrot 87/1; Biaggi –. Lustrous. EF. From the Conti Collection. Ex Hess-Divo 331 (1 Dec 2016), lot 118.
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