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Nomos 19

17 November 2019
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich
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Plate coin in RIC!

Estimate: 5000 CHF
Hammer Price:  13000 CHF
Lot 393

Majorian, 457-461. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.47 g, 11 h), Ravenna, 458-461. D N IVLIVS MAIORI-ANVS P F AVG Rosette-diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust of Majorian to right, holding spear in his right hand, and shield decorated with a christogram in his left. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG / R-V/ COMOB Majorian standing facing, holding long cross in his right hand and Victory on globe in his left, placing his right foot on human-headed coiled serpent. Depeyrot 22/1 var (diadem). RIC X 2606 (this coin illustrated on plate 58). Extremely rare. Lightly toned, clear and well struck. Minor flan flaws as struck, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Triton IV, 5 December 2000, 747 and Sotheby's 8-9 October 1992, 1252.

Online bidding closes: 17 Nov 2019, 10:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 18 Apr 2024, 04:30:25 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:13000 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 17 November 2019 at 10:00 CET. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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