Gold solidus of Majorian, Arles, 457 - 461 A.D.
D N IVLIVƧ MAIORIANVS P F AVG; Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Majorian r., holding spear in r. hand and shield bearing Christogram in l.
VICTORIΑ AVGGG; Emperor standing facing., holding long cross and Victory on globe, r. foot on man-headed serpent; in field, A – R and in exergue, COMOB.
RIC 2632; Cohen 1; Lacam 25; LRC 884; Depeyrot 25/2
Picture credit: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG (Auction 100), 29.5.2017, lot 727
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