Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1948. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Basiliscus. AD 475-476. AV Solidus (4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck AD 475-476. Pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield; diadem ribbons to left / Victory standing left, holding long cross; star in right field; Q//CONOB. RIC X 1003; Depeyrot 101/1. Good VF, obverse struck with slightly rusty die. Rare.

From the Marc Poncin Collection.