v32_0737 - MARCIAN Nummus, (PBQ ou Æ 4)
MONNAIES 32 (2007)
Starting price : 145.00 €
Estimate : 200.00 €
Realised price : 145.00 €
Number of bids : 1
Maximum bid : 155.00 €
Starting price : 145.00 €
Estimate : 200.00 €
Realised price : 145.00 €
Number of bids : 1
Maximum bid : 155.00 €
Type : Nummus, (PBQ ou Æ 4)
Date: 450-457
Mint name / Town : Bithynie, Nicomédie
Metal : bronze
Diameter : 11,5 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 1,44 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire sur un petit flan épais. Usure importante, mais parfaitement lisible et identifiable
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : D N MARCIAN[...].
Obverse description : Buste diadémé, drapé et cuirassé de Marcien à droite, vu de trois quarts en avant (A’a) diadème perlé.
Reverse
Reverse legend : [NICO].
Reverse description : Monogramme (Marcianus) surmonté d’une étoile dans une couronne.
Commentary
Poids léger.
Historical background
MARCIAN
(24/08/450-31/01/457)
Marcian was born in Thrace in 392. On the death of Theodosius on July 28, 450, he was chosen by Pulcheria, whom he married. He fights effectively against the Huns and refuses to pay them tribute. He convenes the Council of Chalcedon. After a peaceful reign of six years, he died in January 457.
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