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RIC X Majorian 2633

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC X Majorian 2633. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Majorian. Mint: Arelate comitatensian mint. The obverse shows bust of Majorian, helmeted, rosette-diademed with plain jewel, draped, cuirassed, right, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield decorated with Chi-Rho on left arm, with the legend D N IVLIVS MAIORI-ANVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows majorian, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding long cross in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; placing right foot on head of human-headed serpent, with the legend VICTORI-A AVGGG.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

The coin was produced at the Arelate comitatensian mint, bearing the imperial obverse legend "D N IVLIVS MAIORI-ANVS P F AVG".

In Late Antiquity, it additionally functioned as a standard unit of weight defined as 1⁄72 of a Roman pound. The reverse design of this issue features Majorian standing with a long cross and Victory on a globe while placing his foot on the head of a human-headed serpent, accompanied by the reverse inscription "VICTORI-A AVGGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Arelate comitatensian mint
Authority
Majorian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Majorian, helmeted, rosette-diademed with plain jewel, draped, cuirassed, right, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield decorated with Chi-Rho on left arm
Reverse
Majorian, draped, cuirassed, standing front, holding long cross in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand; placing right foot on head of human-headed serpent
Obverse legend
D N IVLIVS MAIORI-ANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORI-A AVGGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC X Majorian 2633
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N IVLIVS MAIORI-ANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORI-A AVGGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC X Majorian 2604

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC X Majorian 2613

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC X Majorian 2623

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC X Majorian 2627

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC X Majorian 2632

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC X Majorian 2637

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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