Lot 151
Rome. Marcian, 451-457 AD. Gold Solidus (4.47 g), Constantinople mint, struck c. 450-453 AD. Frontal pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed half bust of Marcian, head turned slightly to the side, holding spear over right shoulder, along with shield bearing armed horseman device. Reverse: Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross, star in right field; Officina Z. RIC 510; DOCLR 481; Depeyrot 87/1; Hunter 5; MIRB 5b. Finely centered, sharp strike. The devices semimatte to lustrous, with brilliant fields. NGC graded Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 58.
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