Marcianus - Solidus gold! (F2421)

Marcian, 450-457. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.43 g), Constantinopolis. D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Marcian facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing front, head to left, holding long jeweled cross in her right hand; in field to right, star.  RIC 508  very fine