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Solidus of Marcian, Constantinople

Solidus of Marcian, Constantinople

r. 450 -457 CE

Marcian

Byzantine

Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm shield decorated with horseman spearing down enemy. Reverse: Victory standing to l., supporting long jewelled cross; star in r. field. Officina (Z) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.

Gold

Byzantine period, Early

Coins