Extremely Rare Marcian 'Victory with Cross' AV Solidus
Gold, 4.47 grams, 19.86 mm. Constantinople. 450-457 AD. Obverse: DN MARCIA-NVS PF AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG Epsilon, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 508; Sear 4322. Rated R4 in RIC. Good extremely fine.