AV Solidus, 4.40g (20mm, 6h).

D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to r., holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG I, Victory standing to l., holding long jewelled cross; star in r. field, CONOB in exergue

Pedigree: This coin published in I. Vecchi, R. Beale and S. Parkin, The Mare Nostrum Hoard (forthcoming); From the Mare Nostrum Hoard (1954)

References: RIC X 508; Depeyrot 87/1

Grade: The coin displays some contact marks and very faint traces of double striking. Deep scratch (Possible test punch) on obverse. Very little circulation wear. VF+/EF.

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