RIC X Marcian 505
Denomination: solidus
Material: av
Authority: marcian
Mint: constantinople
Manufacture: struck
Date: 0450 to 0457
Obverse legend: D N VALENTIN-IANVS P F AVG
Obverse: Bust of Valentinian III, helmeted, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear in right hand behind head and shield decorated with horseman on left arm; diadem lacks front jewel
Obverse portrait: valentinian_iii
Reverse legend: VICTORI-A AVGGG
Reverse: Victory, winged, draped, standing left, supporting long jeweled cross; star in right field
Reverse portrait: victory