Nummus - Marcian Monogram, Cyzicus

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IssuerEastern Roman Empire (Rome)
Year450-457
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Follis / Nummus (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.09 g
Dimensions10 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#560 , OCRE#ric.10.marc_e.560
Obverse descriptionBust of Marcian, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN MARCIANVS PF AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Marcian pious fortunate august)
Reverse descriptionMonogram of Marcian within wreath Officina and Mintmark in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringM, A, R, C, I, A, N, V, S
(Translation: Marcianus)
Edge
MintSMK
Cyzicus, modern-day Kapıdağ
Peninsula, Turkey
MintageND (450-457)  - 1st Officina (SMKA) -
ND (450-457)  - 2nd Officina (SMKB) -
Catalog ID1018035910
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