CNG 56, Lot: 184. BASILISCUS. 475-476 AD. AV Solidus 
(4.38 gm). Constantinople mint. Sold For $820 

D N bASILIS-CuS PP AVG, diademed and helmeted three-quarter 
facing bust, holding spear over right shoulder and shield 
with horseman motif on left arm.
VICTORI-A AVGGG, Victory standing left, holding long 
voided cross; 
star in right field; mintmark CONOB. 
RIC X 1003; DOCLR 607; MIRB 1a; Depeyrot 101/1. 
Scarce. ($750)

From CNG Online Auction 56, closed January 8, 2003.

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