Marcian. Solidus

Marcian; Constantinople, 450 AD, Solidus, 4.43g. RIC-X 510, Ratto-221, Berk-24, Depeyrot-87/1. Obv: D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust facing slightly r., holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rx: VICTORIA AVGGG B, standing l. holding long jewelled cross; star to r., CONOB in exergue. Ex Roma E119, April 2024, lot 2608.Small scrape on edge at 12:00. VF