Watch List notes:

Basiliscus, 475-476. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.33 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. D N bASILISCЧS 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 / CONOB Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; to right, star. Depeyrot 101/1. RIC 1003. Rare. A clear and attractive example. Slightly clipped, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the mid 20th century, and from the R.P. Collection, Münzen & Medaillen XII, 11-13 June 1953, 904.