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ID:     18895
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Marcian
Date Ruled:     A.D. 450-457
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Diameter:     20.4 mm
Weight:     4.063 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVC
Obverse Description:     Diademed (no jewel), helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holds spear and shield (with horseman)
Reverse Legend:     VICTORI-A AVCGG (no off.) CONOB
Reverse Description:     Victory stands facing, head left, holds a long jeweled cross resting on ground, star right
Mint:     Constantinople
Primary Reference:     RIC 509
Reference2:     DOC 476
Photograph Credit:     FORUM ANCIENT COINS
Source:     http://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?zpg=18124