Ancients
Basiliscus, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 475-476). AV solidus (21mm, 4.50 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5, graffiti. Constantinople, January AD 475-August AD 476. D N bASILIS-CVS 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, Victory standing facing, head left, long jeweled cross with horizontal crossbar in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. RIC X 1003.
From the Werner Collection; Ex The Morris Collection (Heritage Auctions, Auction 271933, 18 August 2019), lot 35480
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