★ A rare solidus of Basiliscus ★

Basiliscus, 475-476. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. D N bASILISC ЧS P P AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Basiliscus facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Θ / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in field to right, star. Depeyrot 101/1. RIC 1003. Rare. Nearly extremely fine.