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Maker(s):Marcian (minted under)
Culture:Roman; Imperial
Title:Solidus of Marcian
Date Made:450-457 CE
Type:Coin/Money
Materials:Gold (AU)
Place Made:Europe; Asia; Turkey; Constantinople
Measurements:21mm; 4.443g
Accession Number:  MH 2004.13.408
Credit Line:Gift of the Estate of Nathan Whitman
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: diademed, helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman; D N MARCIA-NVS P F AVG
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross, star in right field; VICTORI-A AVGGG, CONOB in ex.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; numismatics

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