Basiliscus, 475-476. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.46 g, 5 h), Constantinople, B = 2nd officina, early-mid 475. D N bASILISCUS P P AVG Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Basiliscus facing, holding spear in his right hand and with shield ornamented with rider over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing left, holding a long jewelled cross; to right, star. Depeyrot 101/1. RIC 1003. Bold strike and well-centered. A couple of pin marks in the reverse right field, otherwise, nearly very fine.
From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Lanz 38, 24 November 1986, 968.