Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.47 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Marcian facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG S / 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. Fresh and attractive. Very light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.