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ID:     11256
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Marcian
Date Ruled:     A.D. 450-457
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Date Struck:     A.D. c. 450
Diameter:     20.9 mm
Weight:     4.488 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     D N MARCIANVS P F AVG
Obverse Description:     Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield, diadem with large jewel and three pearls, shield decorated with horseman spearing a fallen enemy
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVGGG S
Reverse Description:     Victory standing left holding a long jeweled cross, star in right field, conob in ex
Mint:     6th Officina, Constantinople
Primary Reference:     RIC 510
Reference2:     SRCV 4322
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=8903