Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1790. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. MARCIAN. 450-457 AD. AV Solidus (4.34 gm, 
6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 450 AD. Bidding 
Closed Estimate $500 

MARCIAN. 450-457 AD. AV Solidus (4.34 gm, 6h). 
Constantinople mint. Struck 450 AD. 
Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust 
facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; 
no ornament on helmet / Victory standing left, 
holding long jeweled cross; star in right field; 
CONOB. RIC X 509; Depeyrot 87/1. Good VF, slightly 
clipped. Rare one year variety without jewel or 
officina mark. ($500)


High bid of $575, $661.25 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €465.75, £316.25, C$718.75, A$747.5, on June 8, 2005.

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