Marcian - Monogram Reverse, Ae4

Added another scarce 5th century Roman bronze to my collection, this time its of Eastern Roman Emperor Marcian (ruled 450-457 AD), and will be my second coin of him. If you notice, it still has a clear mintmark, unlike many other coins of him (or most other late Roman nummi for that matter) which lack it partially or completely.

Interesting fact about Marcian: Unlike his predecessor, Theodosius II, who gave gold tribute to the Huns to keep them off the Eastern Romans' backs, Marcian actually stood up to Attila the Hun and, instead of gold, offered him iron (in the form of weapons, which was his way of saying "bring it on!" ).

More on his life and reign: http://www.unrv.com/emperors/marcian.php

Obv: DN MARCIANVS PF AVG
Rev: Monogram of Marcian within wreath, CON in ex, Constantinople mint