Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 1081. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 2nd 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; B//CONOB. RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. Superb EF, short die break on obverse.