Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.47 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 450-457. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; no jewel on diadem / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; CONOB. RIC X 509 corr. (obv. legend); Depeyrot 87/1; Biaggi –. Lustrous. EF. From the Conti Collection. Ex Cederlind 168 (26 February 2013), lot 367.
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