97, Lot: 181. MARCIAN. 450-457 AD. AV Solidus 
(21mm, 4.45 gm). Constantinople mint. Estimate 
$300. Sold for $401. 

MARCIAN. 450-457 AD. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.45 gm). 
Constantinople mint. Helmeted and cuirassed bust 
three-quarters facing, head slightly right, 
holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory 
standing left, holding long cross; -*//COMOB. 
RIC X 508; Depeyrot 87/1; DOCLR 476. VF, nose a 
little flat. 
From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.


From the CNG Online Auction 97, closed Sept 29, 2004.

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