CNG 100, Lot: 1974. Estimate $750. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck AD 450-457. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross; star to right; Z//CONOB. RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. In NGC encapsulation, graded Gem MS, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5.