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Solidius: CM.RI.2020-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Majorian (457-61)
Mint: Arles

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Measurements and weight

Image(height): 20.25 mm
Image(width): 21.29 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1909) by James, Montague Rhodes, Dr

Dating

457 - 461

Components of the work

Object composed of gold Weight 4.41 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, in right hand spear pointing forward, on left arm shield bearing Chi-Rho. Diadem ends with trefoil.

  • Text: D N IVLIVS MAIORI-ANVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Emperor standing facing, holding long cross and Vistory on globe, his right foot on the head of a coiled human-headed serpent.

  • Text: VICTORI-A AVGGG
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.RI.2020-R
Primary reference Number: 185395
RIC: 403.2631
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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