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Auction #38 Lot Number: 64333
Final Sale Price: $297.00
Denomination: Solidus
Grade: Good VF
Reference: RIC X 510; DOCLR 483; Depeyrot 87/1; MIRB 5b

Marcian. 450-457 AD. AV Solidus (4.21 gm). Struck 450-453 AD. Constantinople mint. D
  N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust,
  holding spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with horseman / VICTORI-A
  AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross, star in right field; CONOB,
  officina I. RIC X 510; DOCLR 483; Depeyrot 87/1; MIRB 5b. Near EF, light double
  strike and obverse grafitti. Estimate $400.


Online auction number 38 closed September 24, 2001.

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