Basiliscus AV solidus. 20.1×18.8 mm; 4.40 gr; 475–476 AD. Thessalonica.

Obv: D N bASILIS-CVS P F AVG, Helmeted and cuirassed bust 
three quarters facing to right, holding spear over shoulder 
and shield decorated with horseman spearing fallen enemy.
Rv: VICTORI-A AVGGG. Victory standing left, holding long 
jewelled cross.
Mintmark THSOB

Reference: RIC X, 1012
Inv. No. N 13904

With kind permission of Dr. Cristian Gazdac
National History Museum Of Transylvania
August 2009