Rare One Year Issue

Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 1663. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 September 2007.  Sold For $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (4.48 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck AD 450. 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 to right; CONOB. RIC X 509; Depeyrot 87/1. EF. Rare one year variety without jewel or officina mark.