450 AD - 457 AD |
Solidus / Σόλιδος AV 22 |
SHH 1194 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
4.47 g 21.6-21.5 mm 6:00
o'clock EF Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Marcianus, facing; spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head; in left arm shield decorated with horseman riding down enemy; D N MARCIA / NVS P F AVG around. Victoria standing left, holding long jewelled cross; in right field star; VICTORI / A AVG G G Z; in exergue CONOB. Mint of Constantinopolis. DO Late Roman Coins 481; RIC X 511 |