CNG 105, Lot: 1022. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Basiliscus. AD 475-476. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.46 g, 5h). Constantinople mint. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield / VICTORI A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding jeweled long cross; star to right; CONOB. RIC X 1003; Depeyrot 101/1. Near EF, underlying luster.

From the DS Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 75 (23 May 2007), lot 1155.