135, Lot: 267. Estimate $500. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MARCIAN. 450-457 AD. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.34 g). Constantinople mint. Struck 450 AD. 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. Scarce one-year issue.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.