Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1941. Estimate $2000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $6500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Majorian. AD 457-461. AV Solidus (4.50 g, 6h). Arelate (Arles) mint. Diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear forward and shield decorated with Christogram / Majorian, in military outfit, standing facing, right foot on human-headed serpent, holding long cross and Victory: AR//COMOB. RIC X 2634; Depeyrot 26/1. VF, a few flan flaws and minor encrustation. Rare.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.