Follis - Marcian Monogram, Nicomedia

€2.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Year450-457
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Follis / Nummus (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.17 g
Dimensions9 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#554 , OCRE#ric.10.marc_e.554
Obverse descriptionBust of Marcian, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN MARCIANVS PF AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Marcian pious fortunate august)
Reverse descriptionType: Marcian monogram 2 within wreath broken by mint mark, + above ControlMark: Monogram 2 (Marcian) symbol, consists of M, A, R, C, I, A, N, V, S, and L MintMark: -/-//NIC
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNIC
Edge
MintNIC
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (450-457) NIC - -
Catalog ID8434827240
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