Follis - Marcian Monogram, Constantinopolis

€100,349.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year450-457
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.66 g
Dimensions11 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#545, OCRE#ric.10.marc_e.545, LRBC#2250, RCV V#21395
Obverse descriptionBust of Marcian, right, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN MARCIANVS PF AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Marcian pious fortunate august)
Reverse descriptionMonogram of Marcian in wreath with small cross above. Mintmark in exergue under the wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCON
Edge
MintCON
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (450-457) CON - -
Catalog ID8876943040
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