Eastern Roman Empire Solidus - Marcian, 450 – 457
VICTORIA AVGGG; Constantinopolis
Information
Country
Eastern Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Currency
Solidus
(330 – 476)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus
Year
450 – 457
Ruler
Marcian
(450–457)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.52
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus from Eastern Roman Empire. Issued from 450 to 457. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.52 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Marcian, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
- Reverse
- Victory standing facing left, holding long cross; star to right; text flanking at sides and beneath.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | € 470,00 | — | — | 10th officina (I) | ||
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | — | — | — | 1st officina (A) | ||
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | — | — | — | 2nd officina (B) | ||
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | — | — | — | 3rd officina (Γ) | ||
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | — | — | — | 4th officina (∆) | ||
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | — | € 520,00 | — | 5th officina (ϵ) | ||
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | — | — | — | 6th officina (S) | ||
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | — | — | € 3100,00 | 7th officina (Z) | ||
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | — | — | € 1500,00 | 8th officina (H) | ||
| ND (450-457) CONOB | — | — | — | — | 9th officina (Θ) |
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