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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of Marcian
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Marcian

Possible OriginCorinth, Greece, Europe
Place CreatedIstanbul, Turkey, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Marcian
Date450-457 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Robert L. Scranton
Dimensions3/8 in., 1/16 oz. (1 cm, 1 g)
Object number1994.017.115
Label TextObverse: [D N MARCIAN]VS P F AVG, with pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Marcian to right

Reverse: Monogram of Marcian within wreath, star above

Mint Mark: CO[N] (Constantinople)
ProvenanceEx coll. Louise (1912-2003) and Dr. Robert L. Scranton (1912-1993), Chicago, Ilinois and Decatur, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 12