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21 February 2021
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Attractive Basiliscus solidus

Starting Price: 300 CHF
Hammer Price:  1200 CHF
Lot 791

Basiliscus, 475-476. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.46 g, 5 h), Constantinople, B = 2nd officina, early-mid 475. D N bASILISCUS P P AVG Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Basiliscus facing, holding spear in his right hand and with shield ornamented with rider over his left shoulder. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB Victory standing left, holding a long jewelled cross; to right, star. Depeyrot 101/1. RIC 1003. Bold strike and well-centered. A couple of pin marks in the reverse right field, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, ex Lanz 38, 24 November 1986, 968.

Online bidding closes: 21 Feb 2021, 21:35:30 CET Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 16:06:23 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1200 CHF by numismat (15 bids)
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