Triton XVI, Lot: 1227. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 5h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck AD 450-457. D N MARCIA NVS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy / VICTORI A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field; Z//CONOB. RIC X 510 Hahn 5b; Depeyrot 87/1. In NGC encapsulation graded Ch MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.