Solidus - Marcian GLOR ORVIS TERRAR, Thessalonica

€373,392.00
IssuerEastern Roman Empire
Year450-457
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus (330-476)
CompositionGold
Weight4.23 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC X#523, OCRE#ric.10.marc_e.523
Obverse descriptionBust of Marcian, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionMarcian, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding standard in right hand and cross on globe in left hand; star in left field, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLOR ORVI-S TERRAR TESOB
Edge
MintTESOB
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (450-457) TESOB - -
Catalog ID9957002820
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