COINAGE OF THE EASTERN ROMAN EMPIRE
BASILISCUS, 475-476
Mint of Constantinopolis
Solidus 475-476. No officina letter. Obv. D N bASILIS - CUS PP AVG Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, head turned slightly to r., spear over r. shoulder, shield with horseman device on l. shoulder. Rev. VICTORI - A AVGGG Victory standing to l., holding long cross, star on r. CONOB in exergue. RIC 1003. LRC 607. 4.00 g. Rare. Clipped. Very fine. Purchased in a Graf Klenau auction in Munich.