Description
Collection Number: WC 5579
Object Number:
Dates: 450 - 457
Denomination: Solidus
Dimensions: 21.20mm
Weight: 3.94g
Authority: Marcian
Languages: Latin
Obverse Type: D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG; Helmeted bust facing, pearl diademed, cuirassed, spear in right hand held over right shoulder behind head, on left arm decorated shield, horseman rides down enemy
OCRE: D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG; Bust of Marcian, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm
Obverse Legend:
D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG
Obverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Obverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment: N/A
Reverse Type: VICTORI-A AVGGG (officina mintmark); Victory left supporting long jewelled cross, with star in right field (Var. A)
OCRE: VICTORI-A AVGGG; Victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field
Reverse Legend:
VICTORI-A AVGGG S
Reverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
-/*//COMOB
Reverse Inscription Comments: II for N
Bibliography
RIC X p. 279 n. 510, Plate 19
Grierson-Mays 476, Plate 19
Tolstoj p. 98 n. 8, Plate --
Ratto p. 11 n. 216, Plate V
Sabatier p. 124 n. 4, Plate VI.6
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