Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.33 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 450. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Marcian facing, wearing pearl diadem and holding spear with his right hand and shield, decorated with a cavalryman riding over fallen enemy, over left shoulder. Rev. VICTORI-AAVGGG S / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross with her right hand; in right field, star. Depeyrot 87/1. RIC 510. A lustrous example. Very light clipping, otherwise, extremely fine.