MARCIAN, A.D. 450-457. AV Solidus (4.48 gms), Constantinople Mint, 7th Officina. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.RIC-510; Depeyrot-87/1. Obverse: D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; Reverse: VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Z//CONOB. Worthy of its elite, choice status, this lustrous and brilliant example features a well centered strike with exceptional detail, especially within the drapery, hair, and wing of Victory. An exceedingly superlative piece destined for the connoisseur of Roman gold.
