Basiliscus, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 475-476). AV solidus (20mm, 4.49 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, light graffito. Constantinople, January AD 475-August AD 476. D N bASILIS-CЧS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Basiliscus facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with diagonal crossbar in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 1003.
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Price realized | 2'200 USD |
Starting price | 525 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |