ROMAN EMPIRE. Basiliscus and Marcus. Gold Solidus, AD 475-476. Constantinople.

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.