Watch List notes:

ANCIENT COINS. Roman Coins. Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated. Basiliscus (A.D. 475-476), Gold Solidus, 4.39g, 6h.Mint of Constantinople, struck A.D. 475-476.D N bASILISCUS P P AVG, bust of Basiliscus, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed facing, slightly inclined to right, holding spear across shoulder and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG Θ, Victory standing left, holding a long jewelled cross, star on right, CONOB in exergue (RIC 1003; Depeyrot 101/1).A wholly exceptional example, well-struck from fresh dies with all the fine details visible, residual lustre, good extremely fine and a superb coin.Rare.

Estimate: US$ 6,500