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Lot # 628
Basiliscus and Marcus (475-476). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, Autumn 475 AD. - August 476 AD. Obv. D N bASILISCI ET MARC P AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust of Basiliscus, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGGS. Victory standing left, supporting long jewelled cross; in right field, star; in exergue, CONOB. RIC X 1024. AV. 4.34 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Fascinating purple hue on reverse. Insignificant nick on obverse. About EF/EF.