Basiliscus & Marcus

380, Lot: 522. Estimate $500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Basiliscus & Marcus. AD 475-476. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Victory standing left, holding long jeweled cross; star to right; Γ//CONOB. RIC X 1024; Depeyrot 105/2. VF, some striking weakness on the face. Rare.