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Basiliscus (AD 475-476). AV solidus (21mm, 4.47 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, edge filed. Constantinople, January AD 475-August AD 476. D N bASILIS-CVS P P 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 in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 1003. Hahn 1a. Depeyrot 101/1. A perfectly pleasing example of this rare emperor. Subdued luster under toned surfaces.
From the Collection of a Philhellene. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction G (10 April 1997), lot 1940.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1200 USD
Basiliscus (AD 475-476). AV solidus (21mm, 4.47 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, edge filed. Constantinople, January AD 475-August AD 476. D N bASILIS-CVS P P 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 in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 1003. Hahn 1a. Depeyrot 101/1. A perfectly pleasing example of this rare emperor. Subdued luster under toned surfaces.
From the Collection of a Philhellene. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction G (10 April 1997), lot 1940.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1200 USD