Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Marcian facing slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 87/1. RIC 510. A wonderful, brilliant and very sharply struck coin. Light die break on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.