Ancients
Basiliscus, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 475-476). AV solidus (21mm, 4.06 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, clipped. Constantinople, 8th officina, January AD 475-August AD 476. D N bASILIS-CЧS PP 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 H, Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with diagonal crossbar in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 1003.
Ex Gordon Andreas Singer, private sale, with old dealer tag.
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD