Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.11 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 Γ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross with her right hand; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 87/1. RIC 510. Minor traces of mounting and the flan slightly wavy, otherwise, good very fine.