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1010. MAJORIAN

Majorian, 28th December 457 – 2nd February 461

 

Solidus, Ravenna 457-461, AV 4.50 g. D N IVLIVS MAIORI – ANVS P F AVG Helmeted, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r., holding spear pointing forward and shield bearing Christogram on l. arm. Rev. VICTORI – A AVGGG Emperor standing facing, holding long cross in r. hand and Victory on globe in l.; resting l. foot on man-headed serpen. In field, R – V and in exergue, COMOB. C 1. RIC 2607. Lacam 9 (this coin). Depeyrot 22/1 var. LRC 877. Ranieri 137.

Rare and in unusually good condition for the issue. Almost invisible metal flaw on obverse, otherwise extremely fine.

 

NUMISMATICA ARS CLASSICA NAC AG, Auction 52, lot 666.

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