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Basiliscus (AD 475-476), Gold Solidus, Constantinople.
Obverse: Bust of Basiliscus facing, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed, holding a spear and shield decorated with the motif of a horseman spearing a fallen enemy, DN BASILISCVS PP AVG.
Reverse: Victory standing left, holding cross-topped sceptre, VICTORI-A AVGGG, CONOB in exergue.
Good Extremely Fine.
4.50g.
(RIC 1003; Depeyrot 101/1)
| Period | 475 - 476 AD |
|---|---|
| Date | AD 475-476 |
| Coin Group | Ancient Rome |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Country | Late Roman Empire |
| Coin House | Basiliscus |
| Metal | Gold |
| Mint Mark | Constantinople |
| References | RIC 1003; Depeyrot 101/1 |
| Weight | 4.50 g |
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