Lot 3603

Description

Marcian, (A.D. 450 - 457) AE 4, Nicomedia Mint (0.83 g), obv. pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. Monogram; cross above, S below; all within wreath and NICO. (RIC X 555; LRBC 2469); another, Thessalonica Mint (0.87 g), obv. pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, rev. Monogram; cross above, S below; all within wreath and CHES (S over retrograde C). (RIC X 535 var. LRBC 1879 var); another (0.81 g), worn and corroded. In Collector's envelopes with notes, poor - very fine. (3)

Ex Dr L. J. Sherwin Collection, the first two from CNG auction, 233, lots, 496 and 500 respectively.