Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. 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; Z//CONOB. RIC X 510; DOCLR 481; Depeyrot 87/1; Biaggi –. Fully lustrous, minor doubling on reverse. Superb EF. From the Willamette Valley Collection. Ex Heritage 3091 (6 May 2021), lot 32207.
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