Byzantine Empire. Basiliscus and Marcus, 2nd reign, 476-491 AD Constantinople, c. Autumn AD 475 - August AD 476

Byzantine Empire. Basiliscus and Marcus, 2nd reign, 476-491 AD Constantinople, c. Autumn AD 475 - August AD 476

$7,500.00

AV Solidus, 4.11g (20mm, 6h).

D N bASILISCI EƮ MARC P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to r., holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif / SALVS REIPVBLICAE S, Basiliscus and Marcus seated facing on double throne, each nimbate, holding mappa and globus; cross between, star above, CONOB in exergue. 

Pedigree: From the Campostella Collection; Acquired from Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, February 1990.

References: RIC X 1022; Depeyrot 104/1

Grade: Minor deposits on obverse, but well centered and well struck with only minimal wear on nose. Reverse has minor wear on high points. VF/VF+. (bz1071)

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