| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 296 Price realized: 550 EUR (Approx. 595 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcian AD 450-457. Constantinople Solidus AV 20 mm, 4,33 g D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG Δ, Victory standing to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Very Fine RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. Flavius Marcianus, commonly known as Marcian, assumed the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire in 450, reigning until his death in 457. Born around 390 in Thrace, his ascent from a soldier's son to emperor showcased his military prowess and strategic alliances. Marcian's rule was marked by financial reforms, relieving tax burdens and ensuring stability in the empire. Notably, the Council of Chalcedon in 451 saw Marcian championing orthodox Christianity, condemning Monophysitism, and promoting theological unity between East and West. In foreign policy, Marcian successfully resisted annual tributes to the Huns under Attila, bolstering the empire's prestige. After Attila's death, he skillfully navigated diplomatic relations, resettling tribes and fostering positive ties with the Persian Sassanid Empire. Despite initial tensions with the Western Roman Empire, particularly Valentinian III, Marcian's leadership eventually gained recognition. Marcian's unexpected death in 457 left a legacy of financial stability and diplomatic success. His successor, Leo I, inherited a surplus and continued many of Marcian's policies. Over the years, Marcian's reign became emblematic of a golden era, with his governance praised by contemporaries and future historians alike. Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
Match 1:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 73 Price realized: 650 EUR (Approx. 715 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcian AD 450-457. Constantinople Solidus AV 20 mm, 4,44 g D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG Θ, Victory standing facing, head to left, supporting long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. very fine Depeyrot 87/1; RIC 510. Flavius Marcianus, commonly known as Marcian, assumed the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire in 450, reigning until his death in 457. Born around 390 in Thrace, his ascent from a soldier's son to emperor showcased his military prowess and strategic alliances. Marcian's rule was marked by financial reforms, relieving tax burdens and ensuring stability in the empire. Notably, the Council of Chalcedon in 451 saw Marcian championing orthodox Christianity, condemning Monophysitism, and promoting theological unity between East and West. In foreign policy, Marcian successfully resisted annual tributes to the Huns under Attila, bolstering the empire's prestige. After Attila's death, he skillfully navigated diplomatic relations, resettling tribes and fostering positive ties with the Persian Sassanid Empire. Despite initial tensions with the Western Roman Empire, particularly Valentinian III, Marcian's leadership eventually gained recognition. Marcian's unexpected death in 457 left a legacy of financial stability and diplomatic success. His successor, Leo I, inherited a surplus and continued many of Marcian's policies. Over the years, Marcian's reign became emblematic of a golden era, with his governance praised by contemporaries and future historians alike. Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
Match 2:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 386 Price realized: 420 EUR (Approx. 453 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcian AD 450-457. Constantinople Solidus AV 20 mm, 4,52 g D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG H, Victory standing facing, head to left, supporting long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Nearly Very Fine RIC X 510; Depeyrot 87/1. Flavius Marcianus, known as Markian, rose from humble beginnings to rule the Eastern Roman Empire from 450 to 457. Born around 390 in Thrace, he forged a successful military career under magister militum Aspar, participating in campaigns, including the failed 441 operation against the Vandals. Markian's ascent followed Emperor Theodosius II's unexpected death in 450, leading to his independent selection by the court, military, and senators in Constantinople. Markian's internal policies aimed at stabilizing the empire, addressing financial concerns, and fostering religious unity. His reign saw the significant Fourth Ecumenical Council of Chalcedon in 451, solidifying the Chalcedonian line and asserting the Patriarch of Constantinople's equality with the Bishop of Rome. In foreign affairs, Markian defied the Huns in 450, enhancing the empire's prestige. He played a key role in the aftermath of Attila's death in 453, negotiating with factions and resettling some under Roman control. Markian's death in 457 marked the end of a prosperous era. Despite his brief rule, his fiscal responsibility, religious diplomacy, and diplomatic acumen left a lasting legacy, with subsequent rulers often urged to "rule like Markian." Starting price: 150 EUR |  |
Match 3:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 268 Price realized: 440 EUR (Approx. 477 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcian AD 450-457. Constantinople Solidus AV 21 mm, 4,42 g D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG B, Victory standing to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Very Fine, scratches RIC X 508; Depeyrot 87/1. Flavius Marcianus, commonly known as Marcian, assumed the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire in 450, reigning until his death in 457. Born around 390 in Thrace, his ascent from a soldier's son to emperor showcased his military prowess and strategic alliances. Marcian's rule was marked by financial reforms, relieving tax burdens and ensuring stability in the empire. Notably, the Council of Chalcedon in 451 saw Marcian championing orthodox Christianity, condemning Monophysitism, and promoting theological unity between East and West. In foreign policy, Marcian successfully resisted annual tributes to the Huns under Attila, bolstering the empire's prestige. After Attila's death, he skillfully navigated diplomatic relations, resettling tribes and fostering positive ties with the Persian Sassanid Empire. Despite initial tensions with the Western Roman Empire, particularly Valentinian III, Marcian's leadership eventually gained recognition. Marcian's unexpected death in 457 left a legacy of financial stability and diplomatic success. His successor, Leo I, inherited a surplus and continued many of Marcian's policies. Over the years, Marcian's reign became emblematic of a golden era, with his governance praised by contemporaries and future historians alike. Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
Match 4:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 298 Price realized: 440 EUR (Approx. 476 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcian AD 450-457. Constantinople Solidus AV 21 mm, 4,41 g D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG Γ, Victory standing to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Very Fine RIC 508; Depeyrot 87/1. Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
Match 5:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 602 Price realized: 400 EUR (Approx. 434 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Marcian AD 450-457. Constantinople Solidus AV 20 mm, 4,42 g D N MARCIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / VICTORIA AVGGG Γ, Victory standing to left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Very Fine, scratches RIC 508; Depeyrot 87/1. Starting price: 200 EUR |  |
