Lot 831:
Marcian (450-457). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG. Bust of Marcian, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG. Victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field. RIC X Marcian 510. 4.47 g. 20.50 mm. Attempts of piercing. About VF.