455, Lot: 389. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Basiliscus. AD 475-476. AV Solidus (22mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. 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; CONOB. RIC X 1003; Depeyrot 101/1. Traces of luster. Good VF.

From the J.B. Collection, purchased Spring 2006.