Watch List notes:

Basiliscus. Gold Solidus (4.42 g), AD 475-476 Nearly EF. Constantinople. D N bASILIS-CUS PP AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Basiliscus facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman spearing enemy. Reverse: VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in right field, star; CONOB. RIC 1003; Depeyrot 101/1. Some striking weakness. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000

Purchased from CNG in 2003From the Aurora Family Collection.