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Auction LI  12 Jan 2021
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Lot 154

Starting price: 2800 USD
Price realized: 9500 USD
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Majorian. Gold Solidus (4.35 g), AD 457-461. Arelate. D N IVLIVS MAIO-RIANVS P F AVG, Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Majorian right, holding spear forward and shield decorated with Christogram. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG, emperor standing facing, resting foot on human-headed serpent, holding long cross and Victory on globe; A-R//COMOB. RIC 2629; Lacam -; Depeyrot 25/4. Extremely Rare - Lacam knew of no examples of this variety and Depeyrot recorded just two examples. Boldly struck and well centered. NGC grade Ch VF; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $3,500
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.
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