CNG 85, Lot: 1229. Estimate $750. Sold for $3900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (20mm, 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. Choice EF. Bold strike on both sides.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 81/1 (20 May 2009), lot 1152.