Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 1152. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (4.52 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck AD 450. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star to right; Z//CONOB. RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. Superb EF. Bold strike on both sides.