Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1790. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MARCIAN. 450-457 AD. AV Solidus (4.34 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 450 AD. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield; no ornament on helmet / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star in right field; CONOB. RIC X 509; Depeyrot 87/1. Good VF, slightly clipped. Rare one year variety without jewel or officina mark. ($500)