1 Solidus Byzantine Empire (330-1453) Gold Marcian (392-457)

Marcian, AV Solidus, AD August 24, 450-457, Constantinople, Officina 7

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Diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, head slightly to right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman
spearing fallen enemy in left

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Victory standing half left, long jeweled cross resting on ground in right hand

Star in right field

CONOB in exergue

20mm x 21mm, 4.48g