Rome. Marcian, 451-457 AD. Gold Solidus (4.47 g) Rome. Marcian, 451-457 AD. Gold Solidus (4.47 g), Constantinople mint, struck c. 450-453 AD. Frontal pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed half bust of Marcian, head turned slightly to the side, holding spear over right shoulder, along with shield bearing armed horseman device. Reverse: Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross, star in right field; Officina H. RIC 510; DOCLR 481; Depeyrot 87/1; Hunter 5; MIRB 5b.