CNG 103, Lot: 796. Estimate $500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Marcian. AD 450-457. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Z//CONOB. RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. EF, a couple tiny die breaks on reverse.

From the Korwin Collection.