Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.35 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 450. 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-AAVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 87/1. RIC 510. Slightly clipped and struck from deteriorating dies, otherwise, good very fine.