Byzantine Gold, Solidus, Marcianus, 450 CE

Byzantine Gold, Solidus, Marcianus, 450 CE

Marcianus was an unusually successful late Roman Emperor having defeated the Huns and leaving a surplus of 7 million solidi gold coins on his death in 457 CE.

Obverse, Our Lord Marcianus Pious Fortunate Augustus.

Reverse, Victoria Augusta, Thrice Consul. Constan-tinople mint.

Tap center for reverse.

Tap 6 oclock for text.