Ancient Roman Gold Solidus – Emperors Basiliscus and Marcus (AD 475–476)
$2,975.00
Authentic ancient Roman gold solidus of co-emperors Basiliscus and Marcus, struck at Constantinople. Good Very Fine, very rare officina, from the Euclidean Collection.
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Description
ROMAN EMPIRE. Basiliscus and Marcus.
Gold Solidus, AD 475-476. Constantinople.
Obv: D N bASILISCI EƮ MARC P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev: SALVS REIPVBLICAE A, Basiliscus and Marcus seated facing on double throne, each nimbate, holding mappa and globus; cross in field between, star above, CONOB in exergue.
Good Very Fine.
Very Rare with this officina.
From the Euclidean Collection (collector’s ticket included).
Reference: RIC X-1022; Depeyrot-104/1; CNG 115, 745 (same dies).
Weight: 3.35g.
Diameter: 19mm.
Die Axis: 7h.